Wild or dumped ducks?

[BelovedBirds]

These two white ducks were down my local pond, larger than the other ducks, and kept together, didnt want much to do with the others.
This is a very poor quality photo taken as a screenshot from a video, the only image I have of them, taken a while back. But recently I've been confused. Could they even be wild? Could they be pekins or some other domestic breed that were dumped? I'm in the UK (not sure how to add location to my profile). Could anyone advise what breed they are, so I can figure out if they've been dumped?
Maybe I'm just overthinking and worrying for no reason, but I'd feel better checking. Thanks in advance, any opinions welcome

well, no rescues are interested in handling this, just got passed from one rescue to another, I've heard that the RSPCA also doesnt bother in these situations- so if they're still there, I'll have to get them myself. Not looking forward to the local judgement and accusations of "ducknapping" though

 

[Flockincrazy]

well, no rescues are interested in handling this, just got passed from one rescue to another, I've heard that the RSPCA also doesnt bother in these situations- so if they're still there, I'll have to get them myself. Not looking forward to the local judgement and accusations of "ducknapping" though

Just tell them what's going on or that your rescueing them or to just mind there own business

 

[picklestheduck]

well, no rescues are interested in handling this, just got passed from one rescue to another, I've heard that the RSPCA also doesnt bother in these situations- so if they're still there, I'll have to get them myself. Not looking forward to the local judgement and accusations of "ducknapping" though

I literally hate when rescues won't do anything for an animal in need...like...what are they for then?! I've had to personally rescue several animals before. You are doing the right thing! Way to go!

 

[Peas4Ducks]

If anyone bugs you about it, you can try comparing it to rescuing a stray cat. It’s really not any different, people just aren’t used to thinking of ducks as domesticated and dependent on people for food and shelter.

 

[BelovedBirds]

I literally hate when rescues won't do anything for an animal in need...like...what are they for then?! I've had to personally rescue several animals before. You are doing the right thing! Way to go!

honestly the RSPCA are lifesavers for dogs and cats, the occassional horse or bunny rabbit- but when it comes to wildlife, livestock etc, I've heard of so many cases they've just dodged! It's not good at all

 

[BelovedBirds]

If anyone bugs you about it, you can try comparing it to rescuing a stray cat. It’s really not any different, people just aren’t used to thinking of ducks as domesticated and dependent on people for food and shelter.

thats very true!

 

[Miss Lydia]

They may even be Alysbury. Are Pekins available in the UK?

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

They may even be Alysbury. Are Pekins available in the UK?

This is what I was going to say.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Haha beat you to it.

 

[BelovedBirds]

They may even be Alysbury. Are Pekins available in the UK?

yes, my own are aylesbury cross pekin I believe