Local pond ducks observation

[nao57]

I'm so happy for that little runner! I never thought people would dump domestic ducks. Now I'm wondering if some ducks that I've seen in a local pond are domestic. Most are wild-looking mallard color, but occasionally there is a white duck like a pekin. Are any wild ducks white? Generally, how do you know if they are domestic or not? Would animal control or a wildlife rescue help them?

Generally domestic ducks wouldn't be able to make it in the wild even with some supports like a rescue. So they'd be better off being re-homed instead of trying to put them back in the wild.

 

[blackforestbirds]

In my neck of the woods we have a local pond where people abandon their unwanted ducks every year. Most die due to predation or are killed intentionally/unintentionally by people. Those that survive that usually die of starvation during the winter when people stop visiting the pond to feed them. I imagine this is true pretty much everywhere.

Domesticated animals have no place out in the wild. They are far removed from their wild counterparts.

interestingly enough a buddy called me about a duckling he saw abandoned at said pond this morning. I went and retrieved him. More than likely he wouldn’t have survived a few nights. Poor little guys flight feathers hasn’t even come in yet. View attachment 2639278

Your brother is my hero! Thanks for saving this baby