What's the minimum amount of ducks someone can own?

[Jesusducc]

Ducks are very social but is there a minimum above two ducks per flock? I live in RI and I was wondering if having two ducks is fine, one of my ducks passed away and there are only 2 left. Websites are saying you need a minimum of two but I read up on an article a while back saying you have to have three or more. Any help answering this thread would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

The reasoning behind 3 or more is that way if one dies there is still 2 until you can get another

 

[Jesusducc]

Ok, thank you I originally got 3 because my breeder said if one dies then there will still be another duck to keep it company, should I get another?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I would personally, but that's just me

 

[Jesusducc]

Ok, thank you for replying have a great rest of your day/night.

 

[lost-duckling]

3 is good because while one is on the nest the male still has a hen.

 

[SolarDuck]

3 is good because while one is on the nest the male still has a hen.

Eh, if you only have 3 ducks its probably not the best idea to get a male, 3 female ducks would likely run into less issues.

 

[lost-duckling]

Probably, but in my case they reproduced so quickly is was a non issuse after the first season.