What to expect

Marty&Me · **Joined:** Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:32 am **Posts:** 4

Hey there I am thinking of adopting some wild domestic ducks that were taken from a dries up waterway and I would like to know what to expect from them as in will them bite ect.. I have been told they are a mixed breed of muscovy as the base breed

Weston · **Posted:** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:09 pm

They should settle fairly quickly just don't force them to become pets overnight it will take time and trust

Marty&Me · **Joined:** Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:32 am **Posts:** 4

Will they need any special foods?

Sebducks · **Joined:** Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:41 pm **Posts:** 812

No, adult ducks need the same food as chooks, they do prefer a mash though to pellets. Their only special requirement is a dish deep enough to wash themselves in.

ClearWaters · **Joined:** Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:04 pm **Posts:** 1

I had 2 that arrived from our local swamp and they settle it within 2 weeks they were like all the other ducks here so yes they do adapt very quickly

Marty&Me · **Joined:** Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:32 am **Posts:** 4

very helpful and I hope they do settle well I will keep you posted literally

newgeese · **Joined:** Thu Nov 22, 2012 4:37 pm **Posts:** 3

I got some 3 month old ducklings from the lake that were rescued and they were great after just a couple of weeks

ColacWaterfowl · **Posted:** Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:58 pm

At that age they would not know the "wild life" so much easier

Laddy · **Joined:** Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1

I got 2 wild white geese that were dumped and they are now 5 years old and are so good with the whole family

moodpond · **Joined:** Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:03 pm **Posts:** 1

You should come to the lake near me its full of household ducks that people have dumped and some nice coloured ones too. I got a few from there and they get on well with the chooks and guinea fowls

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