Lonely gander

[Shanam00]

Hello!
I sadly had to have my goose, Wilma, down this morning leaving her mate, Fred, alone. Should I try to introduce a new female to Fred? He is currently being housed with a Muscovy duck right now.
Thank you in advance

 

[Miss Lydia]

Does him an the Muscovy have a good relationship? And is both only ones of their species?

 

[Miss Lydia]

My Embden gander got along great with my Muscovy females until I brought home a female goose for him.

 

[Shanam00]

Does him an the Muscovy have a good relationship? And is both only ones of their species?

It doesn’t seem like they mind eachother, but it’s not like they’re “friends”

 

[DiYMama540]

Sorry about Wilma
How long did you keep the 2 as a pair? Keep an eye on Fred's behavior, you will be able to tell if he needs a mate or not. He may just fall into the duck flock without any problems.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do you have other ducks just thinking if these are your only waterfowl maybe you can take your time in finding your gander a new mate. I am sorry for your loss. How long has they been together?

 

[Shanam00]

Do you have other ducks just thinking if these are your only waterfowl maybe you can take your time in finding your gander a new mate. I am sorry for your loss. How long has they been together?

I got the pair together from a farmer about 2 or 3 years ago but they were full grown when I received them but I believe they’ve been paired they’re whole life

 

[Shanam00]

I got the pair together from a farmer about 2 or 3 years ago but they were full grown when I received them but I believe they’ve been paired they’re whole life

I have 2 other ducks currently but only one Muscovy likes to stay in the goose pen

 

[Shanam00]

Sorry about Wilma
How long did you keep the 2 as a pair? Keep an eye on Fred's behavior, you will be able to tell if he needs a mate or not. He may just fall into the duck flock without any problems.

I got the pair together from a farmer about 2 or 3 years ago but they were full grown when I received them but I believe they’ve been paired they’re whole life

 

[Miss Lydia]

As long as Fred is being nice I’d let them keep each other company. Hopefully that will help Fred through the grieving some. I know mine would be heart sick if one died.