Strange duck appeared

[WaterfowlsPoultry]

Also, I believe you have a Ruddy Shelduck from some image comparisons, its the closest I can find

 

[WaterfowlsPoultry]

One more thing I figured is that it flies and migrates. Which means it probably hasnt been dumped instead it decided to give your little area a visit because they saw your ducks.

but still this can be fatal if this is the case because of the avian flu that is in wild birds so I would STILL do a quick check up if I was you.

 

[KathiQuacks]

Also, I believe you have a Ruddy Shelduck from some image comparisons, its the closest I can find

No… The shape, size, the messy plumage, dark bill, light wings, and white splotches are all present in chocolate-colored domestic ducks. You won’t find an exact match, there is too much variation in chocolate ducks / mixed ducks. Sun damage fades feathers, too..

 

[Berd Man]

Also, I believe you have a Ruddy Shelduck from some image comparisons, its the closest I can find

Thank you, I don’t know if that’s possible. I’m located in Indiana, USA. The natural range of the Ruddy Shelduck is Europe / Asia.

if it already mingled and that duck seemed to have a disease then that would very tragic.. Lets hope that duck didn't bring anything in

They have mingled. My ducks live free on my pond. These appear healthy, but I cannot physically inspect them. They leave at night and arrive in the morning, probably to try and steal feed. They fly well, like wild ducks.

How many are there? just two? if its more than 3 then it might be an infected flock somebody dumped on your land.

Yes, just the two of them. I believe they’re both females. Not a lot of dumping goes on around here… I’m very remote and most of my neighbors have small flocks as well. I suppose dumping is a possibility, but I doubt it. They’d have had to drive all the way out here in the middle of the night to dump ducks while I’m asleep

 

[WaterfowlsPoultry]

Thank you, I don’t know if that’s possible. I’m located in Indiana, USA. The natural range of the Ruddy Shelduck is Europe / Asia.

They have mingled. My ducks live free on my pond. These appear healthy, but I cannot physically inspect them. They leave at night and arrive in the morning, probably to try and steal feed. They fly well, like wild ducks.


Yes, just the two of them. I believe they’re both females. Not a lot of dumping goes on around here… I’m very remote and most of my neighbors have small flocks as well. I suppose dumping is a possibility, but I doubt it. They’d have had to drive all the way out here in the middle of the night to dump ducks while I’m asleep

Well.. Congratulations on your new ducks!

 

[Miss Lydia]

If they fly well maybe a neighbor has them and they are going home at night and coming back in the morning.

 

[Berd Man]

If they fly well maybe a neighbor has them and they are going home at night and coming back in the morning.

I thought that was what they were doing, but after dark I went out to check and they were still here haha

This morning they stayed on the pond when my Muscovies came off to eat. So they don’t trust me enough to eat near me. I will be catching and rehoming. If nobody wants them I can process them for meat and feed my dogs.