Walking My Duck

[QuakieChan]

Hello Everyone,

So I wanted to take my duck out for a walk in the neighborhood for some exercise but worried about people identifying him as a wild duck even though he follows closely behind me. I was thinking maybe a tiny color or something like that but he doesn't really like things being attached to him. We have a diaper and we put that on him at home but I don't want to put that on him outside. But I'm afraid that people will think he's not our pet or if something or someone spooks him I don't want him to jump into someplace dangerous. I also don't want to put a leash on him either.. Any ideas?

 

[thumper650]

Don't make him walk too far on asphalt, I'm pretty sure it's bad for their feet.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Maybe take him to a quiet park or something. I don’t keep ducks indoors but if you are scared of people spooking him then you should probably take him somewhere that their isn’t much people/ animals. A neighborhood dog could snatch him too.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

It looks like there are metal bands you can purchase to put on his leg. They can be stamped with information like phone number and address probably.

https://www.strombergschickens.com/bird_band_size

I’d say it would be in a pot before anyone decides to look at its leg

Best thing to do is put it on a leash, as embarrassing as it might be, the duck needs to be able to exercise and swim.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Ooh I have a chicken leash!

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

my advice would be put a leash on him. why not?

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

why not a diaper outside? he wouldn't be embarresed would he

 

[Quik1th]

I’d say it would be in a pot before anyone decides to look at its leg

Best thing to do is put it on a leash, as embarrassing as it might be, the duck needs to be able to exercise and swim.

Figured easier than a collar

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Too bad you don't have a muscovy, you could teach it to ride on your arm. Hehehe.
Maybe just let it have free time around your yard?

 

[Sylie]

If he is already used to a diaper, would a harness with a leash be too much of a stretch for him? They have chicken harnesses that I'm sure you could find a way to adapt to the different body shape of a duck, I've looked into it because I wanted to walk my ducks also but decided against it because one of my ducks has an attitude problem with me, always charging me when my back is turned (sometimes even when my front is turned! lol) She charges and then turns and runs away haha. Anyway, there are options but I honestly think that if you want to take him for a walk, you need a leash.