New duck owner

[faeryshimmer]

Hi there! I've got a few animals (6 ducks, 5 goats, 4 chickens, 3 cats and a dog) but this is the first time I've owned ducks. At first it was like chickens that really liked water but now that they're growing up I'm lost. Hopefully I can get help here.

 

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[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You will certainly get help here. Just find the correct forum to ask your questions and fire away.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to active posting here on BYC

 

[Doobly]

Welcome to BYC! I absolutely adore ducks I can try and answer what I can. What do you feel lost about?.

 

[faeryshimmer]

Different things at different times. I read all I could before getting them but it seems that wasn't enough. Right now I'm worried about them flying away.

 

[drumstick diva]

So glad you joined us at Backyard Chickens

 

[Doobly]

Different things at different times. I read all I could before getting them but it seems that wasn't enough. Right now I'm worried about them flying away.

Have you looked at trimming their primary wing feathers? Even if you just take off the very tips so they can't get too much height but can still use them for a little lift might comfort you a little. In my experience I've never had a duck fly away, and unless they're new birds who haven't figured out where home is yet I don't tend to trim.

 

[faeryshimmer]

Maybe I'll trim for this first year just to make sure they figure it out.

 

[Doobly]

Maybe I'll trim for this first year just to make sure they figure it out.

That sounds like a good idea even if it's just to comfort you and help you bond knowing they're not going to chase a pretty mallard soaring towards the local pond!