Need a duck intervention

[desertgirl]

Hi-
Newbie here. I have three chicks, and three coming next month. Coop is almost finished, everythin going according to plan...

And then today at the feed store picking up starter and DE...I saw a baby duck.

DH talked me out of bringing her home with me right then and there. (thank goodness).

I live in the high desert, and I have no business having a duck....right?

Why in the world should I have a duck??

Please, talk me out of getting a duck!!!!!!

 

[SportTees]

Ducks are great but you need at least two and lots of water for them to play in.

 

[desertgirl]

I had thought that, but I saw a few folks on here with small swimmie pools (even a child's sandbox outfitted with a drain). But they would be happiest with tons of H2O...

right?!!!

 

[SportTees]

A duckling doesn't need much water because they can drown- al they need is like a pie tin full to play in. Just be sure to keep it full. When they get older a kiddie pool works fine. Duck are very messy playing in there water.

 

[Wifezilla]

I live in the high desert, and I have no business having a duck....right?

Wrong!

Many domestic ducks do fine at high altitude and without a pond.

Kiddie pools work great.

I started my adult ducks out with an under the bed storage container. They loved it. I got a good deal on a pond liner though and finally gave them a pond when the rubbermaid thingie broke.

You DO need at least two though. If one of the ducks is a boy, a second girl is even better.​

 

[gritsar]

Sorry DG, not gonna talk you out of ducks. They actually don't need THAT much water. A child's wading pool will do the trick. And remember, one duck would be a lonely duck.
ETA: Get runner ducks!!! That's what I'm gonna get as soon as I wear my SO down.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

Ducks are so cute! But messy
They really dont need alot of water, kiddie pools work great.
Ducks are social and need a friend, so go back and get another one(or even 2,lol)

 

[Luvducks]

I also live in the high desert of Western Colorado. I have four ducks and hatched a little Call Duck. I have a kiddie pool and they are so much fun!

Sorry, I cannot talk you out of it! I want more Call Ducks.

Good Luck with your decision.

 

[desertgirl]

You guys are no help at all...

(I was hoping you wouldn't be!!).

Time to start researching..

Thanks!!!!!!

 

[Godsgrl]

ducks are heck of messy, but oh are they cute. Just a word of warning, don't let them run out of water. If they do, give them a little at a time, not a whole bowl, or they can choke. Good luck, ducks are so cute.