Lonely Duck

[BowserAndTheDucks]

About and month ago I got two little Pekin ducklings who have grown into massive feathered birds. Sadly, one of my loves was killed by a raccoon yesterday. (It was at sunset and I caught the culprit in the act as I went to tuck them in for the night.) Today my Fink has not left my side and honks like crazy if I’m not in sight. He clearly needs a companion but my question is.. do I need a duck the same breed or the same age? I was gifted these ducks so I’m not even sure how old Fink is. Any direction would be very helpful. Thank you!

 

[Miss Lydia]

So sorry for your loss.

It doesn't matter what breed of domestic duck you get Fink will be happy to have a companion again, at least same size and breeding age which is at least 5 months old.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Awe. Sorry to hear that.

 

[Jpat]

mabye a cheap mirror and a stuffed toy would help for now

so sad . Pretty duck too btw

 

[WickedChicksNH]

ooh noo I am so sorry.
like other's said it really doesn't matter what breed, ducks are sociable and need companionship.
When I put my smaller ducks in with them, (after they got to know them through the fence for a bit) they would grab them with their bill over their head or push into them with her chest, that didn't last long. (mostly my Rouen would do this) within a day or so she would go to them and lay down.
and now they are all the best of buds. I mention this because maybe you can get a slightly smaller duck and they would get along fine.

Good luck and again I am sorry for you loss

 

[Jpat]

Only problem and i think miss lydia was implying that a drake would hurt another duck and could cause internal damage from breeding

 

[llombardo]

I'm so sorry. I have a Peking and 2 khakis. The Peking is a lot bigger. They were raised together, but the two khakis did pick on the Peking in the beginning. Now they are inseparable. I think Pekings have a pretty good disposition normally. Hope you find a companion soon.

 

[BowserAndTheDucks]

I was able to find two Indian Runners close by and they all seem very happy together!! Thank you all so much for the well wishes and advice!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Great news!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Now we need some pics Congrats on finding some duck friends for Fink.