The Bachelor Duck! :(

[livysmama]

We have 6 laying hens and adopted a pair of ducklings last year. I went out to feed today and my drake and gal didn't come out. He was in their bed and calling out very loudly. I went over and found her laying in a natural position, but dead. I took her away to bury her, but he is still looking around for her. I feel so bad for him. I know he is friendly with the hens I have, but is having friendly companionship enough? It is also getting cooler and I don't want him not having anyone to cuddle with and freezing. I know they are very emotional birds and don't want to lose him, too. Will he be able to survive alone or should I be looking for a new domestic home for him? Help!!

 

[Sfraker]

Check out the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue. It is a ways away but you may be able to find someone to help drive a duck part way to you.
http://www.carolinawaterfowlrescue.com/

They just recently posted that they are full and are looking for more adopters to make space to help more birds.

 

[Amiga]

I would be looking for a way for him to be with another duck. Sad for your loss.

 

[veronicasmom]

He definitely needs another duck friend. If he tries to mate with the hens, that might be dangerous for them. I think he'd be much much happier with another girl or even better, two.
I am sorry for your loss.

 

[livysmama]

I am trying to either find someone who could take him in with other females or to find a female that is domesticated, locally. This is much harder to do than I imagined. I am in NC and it doesn't seem like there are many people with ducks around.

 

[veronicasmom]

Are there any farm rescues near you? Check petfinder.org, they may have some listed at a shelter/rescue that you could adopt.

Here is what I found, hope maybe it can help.

https://www.petfinder.com/pet-searc..._breed=duck&gender=Female&distance=&pet_name=

 

[Amiga]

I am trying to either find someone who could take him in with other females or to find a female that is domesticated, locally. This is much harder to do than I imagined. I am in NC and it doesn't seem like there are many people with ducks around.

@livysmama, what part of NC? I am asking around.

 

[livysmama]

Harnett County. Between Fayetteville and Raleigh.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Harnett County. Between Fayetteville and Raleigh.

Go to the thread "where am I where are you" look up NC there are quite a lot of folks from your neck of NC that have ducks.

 

[DUCKOBSESSED]

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you find him a friend.