Show off your house ducks!

[mommaducksweet]

I'm excited about toys now! We may move him into the den soon (which is where the dogs stay) and see how he does back there instead of the dining room. We would have to see how he does while we're home, first. Being on ground level near the dogs is usually a panic situation for him and I want to be able to monitor his stress level, but he is also not enclosed when he is around them up to this point, so being in his cage might make a difference.

 

[mommaducksweet]

This is my baby, by the way. His name is Darkwing, but most of the time we just call him Lil' Peep

 

[AmandaVirginia]

@marcelineduckie and @Scovy Momma , thanks, but I do have access to other baby ducks so if it becomes clear that he needs a friend, I don't see how I could very well say no. My mom works for our county 4-H program and she does an embryology program each year with the local elementary schools and behavioral/developmental center. So she partners with local people who participate in the 4-H poultry club to get her eggs. We would likely get another duck from the same people who provided the eggs this year, that is how we got him. The end of this year's program concurred with Memorial Day weekend and she brought the eggs that still had not hatched home instead of to her office so she would not have to go back and fourth to check on them. Of the eggs left, there were only two that hatched and he was the only one to survive so we started holding him and playing with him within a day so he wouldn't get lonely. He imprinted on us and we got pretty attached as well, but we never laid out plans to keep one duck, let alone anymore ducks. As long as he continues to be content with us, he will be our only duck. And as long as he is manageable we are happy to have him and love on him, but it is still a day-by-day situation at this point. As he grows, we are looking into plans to build him a safe area outside, but because he is alone, he will probably spend a good deal of his time inside, and just go out for a few hours a day. We are also looking into a feasible way to expand his cage inside for times when he needs to be in the house but still contained. On the subject of diapers, do you guys have any recommendations? I've been looking at Party Fowl diapers on Etsy. It is a mallard and we are seeing signs that it is probably a male so I think I am likely looking at an open-tail diaper because I've heard it is more comfortable on the males. For now we just pick up behind him when he is out. What age do you recommend starting with diapers, though? We made him one a couple of weeks ago but had a hard time making a strap that would adjust quickly and comfortable and the whole situation just stressed him out. And he has outgrown that pattern by now so we would have to start all over again. I've been considering just waiting until he is full grown and getting a couple then, but is that too late?

I'm excited about toys now! We may move him into the den soon (which is where the dogs stay) and see how he does back there instead of the dining room. We would have to see how he does while we're home, first. Being on ground level near the dogs is usually a panic situation for him and I want to be able to monitor his stress level, but he is also not enclosed when he is around them up to this point, so being in his cage might make a difference.

This is my baby, by the way. His name is Darkwing, but most of the time we just call him Lil' Peep

He is so cute! I love how they sleep with their beaks tucked in their wings! It is just precious! I highly recommend @kukupecpec's, also known as SewSammi on Etsy, diapers. They're wonderful. Ships fast, are cute as can be, and couldn't be easier to clean. They are great. This is my house duck, Winter. And, this is her set up. It's in my room with me, my boyfriend, and our three Yorkies. My Yorkie Palmer is my baby and Winter is hers. Winter imprinted on Palmer as her momma and Palmer looks at Winter as her baby. It is the sweetest thing. Half of Winter's pen has the confetti pet bedding from either Petsmart or Petco and the other half has a puppy pad, with a placemat (like you would set at the dinner table - to absorb even more water), and her food and water bowls. I, too, cut a hole in a jug of sweet tea for her water. I only have to clean her pen every other day and it works wonderfully for us. She really doesn't make much of a mess for a little duck. It doesn't hurt either that her pen is super cute, we absolutely love it!

 

[Amykins]

EEEE I love it! Winter's growing into a gorgeous ducky. I wanted to get a rabbit cage like that for my ducks, but Hils is paranoid they'd get their heads stuck through the bars. Which, I admit, isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility with Wobbles. Sigh.

 

[Amykins]

Oh, also Bean has her followup x-ray to see if that ear gauge has passed. I know it's harmless, but it would be nice if it left her system. Besides, she's way too much of a pansy to pull off the Terminator nickname we gave her.. Metal core, surrounded by living flesh! Only if she'd gotten sent back in time to stop the T-1000, John Connor would most definitely be dead.

 

[AmandaVirginia]

EEEE I love it! Winter's growing into a gorgeous ducky. I wanted to get a rabbit cage like that for my ducks, but Hils is paranoid they'd get their heads stuck through the bars. Which, I admit, isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility with Wobbles. Sigh.

Hahaha, I guess that is always a possibility! Yes, it is actually for rabbits! It is all Winter has ever known (she's 10 weeks old on Sunday) and we haven't had that problem yet or any problem for that matter (knock on wood), so fingers crossed! Thank you Amy, she is pretty gorgeous if I do say so myself!

Winter is headed to the beach with me, my family, and my dogs tomorrow! I would love to bring her on the beach with my dogs! So would you recommend a cat, rabbit, or ferret leash and harness for her?

And by the way, Bean is gorgeous as well! I always enjoy seeing pictures and videos of her & Wobbles! That blue of hers is stunning!

 

[mommaducksweet]

I highly recommend @kukupecpec 's, also known as SewSammi on Etsy, diapers. They're wonderful. Ships fast, are cute as can be, and couldn't be easier to clean. They are great.

This is my house duck, Winter. And, this is her set up. It's in my room with me, my boyfriend, and our three Yorkies. My Yorkie Palmer is my baby and Winter is hers. Winter imprinted on Palmer as her momma and Palmer looks at Winter as her baby. It is the sweetest thing. Half of Winter's pen has the confetti pet bedding from either Petsmart or Petco and the other half has a puppy pad, with a placemat (like you would set at the dinner table - to absorb even more water), and her food and water bowls. I, too, cut a hole in a jug of sweet tea for her water. I only have to clean her pen every other day and it works wonderfully for us. She really doesn't make much of a mess for a little duck. It doesn't hurt either that her pen is super cute, we absolutely love it!
Winter is beautiful! The diapers are too cute! I will have to look them up! And I love her set up! I may have to copy it in Lil' Peep's kennel!

 

[Julie Birb]

BEACH VACAY tomorrow!!! Me, my parents, my boyfriend, our three Yorkies, and Winter!!! I'm so excited!!! And, I'll def be getting pics!!!

I want to be able to walk Winter on the beach with my Yorkies! Since I don't have time to get her a duck leash and harness would a cat, bunny, or ferrit one work best for her y'all think?

Weeeeeee, Winter going to the beach. That is the cutest thing I have ever heard. Taking your precious webbed feets little baby to the shore.

 

[Julie Birb]

EEEE I love it! Winter's growing into a gorgeous ducky. I wanted to get a rabbit cage like that for my ducks, but Hils is paranoid they'd get their heads stuck through the bars. Which, I admit, isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility with Wobbles. Sigh.

Wobbles!!!!

 

[Julie Birb]

This is my baby, by the way. His name is Darkwing, but most of the time we just call him Lil' Peep

Lil' Peep aka Darkwing aka cute duck is sooooo adorable.