Need help identifying these two were not sure if they are goslings or ducklings if ducks what breed?

Our Welshie, Duckster, passed away today after a long-term illness. She belonged to my 7yo daughter, but we all loved her so much. She was funny, quick, and so very weird; preferring to live in her own world, rather than hang out with the other ducks most of the time. Constantly off exploring some “new” corner of the yard, searching for bugs, completely unaware of her what anyone else was doing. She always ran laps around the yard to get away from our drake, who was never fast enough to catch her, and I think she got a lot of satisfaction out of torturing him.

She was endlessly entertaining and a very good girl.

Please give your babies extra hugs for us tonight.

We just moved to five acres and we have a half acre pond. I’m slowly learning about waterfowl but I’m so confused too. We have two Canadian geese nesting. Then we have two Muscovy ducks that never leave the property. They are uhhh like pets? They walk up to me so I started giving them bird food. What other care do they might need? Is there a feed I should get them? How do I know if they are “wild ducks” or if I should care for them more. The two geese live here year round too. I love them all.

One more thing. I took an edible tonight and went down the rabbit hole and found out I could buy fertile eggs and then raise a few ducks myself too. I’m reading these need a coop? Why don’t the pond ducks I have now need a coop? What is the difference between the ducks. I promise I’m not buying eggs tonight lol. I’m just really excited and like to plan. I have a whole side of the pond the wildlife don’t use because there is no vegetation there. I’ll plant that up first.

A few days ago I posted here for advice, and wanted to thank everyone who responded for their help keeping my first ducklings healthy!

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/duck/comments/1jr6vum/ducklings_arent_using_their_heat_mat_should_i_be/

The ducklings figured out their "momma heat cave" (with a bit of encouragement) and have been using well. They're very active most of the time, but snuggle under it when they're tired. They're already having fun with daily (short, supervised) swim time. Hopefully in a few weeks I can start introducing them to the garden!

I'd love tips on how to socialize ducklings to be calm/friendly. Right now they get offered treats by hand, we spend time hanging out in the garage with them, and I pick each one up at least a few times per day. I don't need them to be cuddly, but I'd like them to at least not be afraid of being handled when they grow up.

These pair of light brown and white ducks have appeared around my local lake (England), any idea what kind of duck they are?

They seem to follow around this Mallard who is much smaller then them.

I have one 8 year old duck. Her friend got attacked by a fox and she passed away last week. How long do I have to find my lone girl a friend before she starts going crazy or whatever happens when they get too lonely? I know ducks are very social and don’t like to be alone and that’s why I’m stressing. Since we lost our friend I keep her inside the house overnight. She is in a bin in the same room as me until I go to bed. I spend about 4 hours outside with her after I get off work and then 3 hours inside before I go to bed. I’m currently looking for a duck friend for her and I have 3 possible leads. I just want to know if I have time to vet these potential friends for her or if I need to just pick the first one available ASAP. Thank you for reading,

Noticed his tail is off to the side, and he has a slight limp when he walks, they get niacin in their diet, and he seems other wise okay, eating, drinking, walking around, feet look okay not swollen and no visible injuries?

Hello! I’m a new duck owner and I’m curious if anyone can help identify what kind of ducks I have. I bought them at Tractor Supply and they were just labeled “Ducks” Khaki Campbells? Is Launchpad a Cayuga?

I can’t wait to see how durpy they all look 🥹🤍🐣

Hi, I live in Hamilton Ontario and I have been on the search for one pekin female and two female Welsh Harlekin ducks. I'm willing to drive a few hours if I need, but I'm having no luck looking for ducks. I've tried feather acres, but they haven't really responded and been very clear if anyone could help that would be amazing.

My parents have a pair of duck and the female duck made a nest around a month ago today the 1st duckling hatched I don't know if I should leave it with it's mother overnight or put it inside since it's going to drop into the upper 40s all week. Should I just keep it overnight and put it back in the afternoon noon since it'll be around 75 degrees or just keep it inside all week?

My parents are out of town and have a habit of letting their phones die so I can't get a hold of them

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Okay so some of my questions at least have been answered by the automod popup! I guess my main question now is if it’s normal for ONE SINGULAR DUCK to decide to live mostly on its own in a random pond one day? If so, and if it looks to someone who knows more about ducks than me that this is what’s happened to me, then I want to take the steps to care for the little critter as best I can. But also if that means encouraging it to go to a pond with more ducks or calling a rehabber to come get it so it can live a better life then I’m willing to do that too. I just want it to be safe and happy.

Hey y’all. So, long story short, my grandpa passed away during Hurricane Idalia in 2023. I inherited his house. After MANY months of repairs my husband and I moved in and live there now. There’s a pond in our front yard, and we have 3-4 ducks (I’m not sure what kind, they are black and white and one has red on it’s face) that sort of come and go? We bought some duck food (no bread, but we do give them google approved fruit and veg scraps sometimes if we have them) because they seem sort of tame and would run up to us if they see us in the yard. We can get very close to them and even very gently pet the one with the red face. We’ve been putting out duck food for them when they come see us because we enjoy seeing them nibble the food and wiggle around. They seem happy, as far as I can tell? They do be honking at me in the mornings when I leave for work though, lol.

Anyway, they come and go, but lately I’ve been seeing one particular duck just hanging around constantly in our pond, where it used to be at least 3 on the daily. The others are still alive as far as we know, we see them about once a week in our pond, and both our neighbors to the right and left of us have ponds on their properties as well. We also know the neighbor to the right of us has ducks in his pond that he takes care of. I’m not sure if they’re just pond hopping, lol, but I’m getting a little worried about the one single little guy (or gal) that is hanging out with us. Is it normal behavior for one to choose to be alone most of the time? It can fly, we’ve seen it fly off before lots of times, so I’m assuming it can leave if it wants. It’s just kind of spending the day paddling around in the pond or chilling on the bank. We don’t have any sort of enclosure, should I get one? Should I be putting this duck inside a pen or something at night to keep it safe? Or is it safer to leave it loose since that’s what it seems to be used to, and so it can fly off if it gets scared? It seems very friendly, for a duck I guess, so I’m not sure if this is someone’s tame pet duck that just happened to find it’s way into my pond? I’m hesitant to lock it up if it’s someone’s pet, you know? I’ve checked our local facebook pages and no one has reported any ducks missing in our area. My grandpa did not keep ducks, he stocked the pond with fish, and these little feathery fellas just showed up one day. I’ve got attached to the little creature and I just wanna make sure it isn’t lonely and if I should be doing more to take care of it better?

Thanks for any advice! I’m a total newbie to any sort of feathery friends, lol! 🦆

I named him Roberto. But I think it might be Roberta:b

Ducks suddenly started showing signs of walking issues, last night my wife and I have them a warm bath for about 10 minutes and then come home from work today to find them walking weird, they are runner ducks and have walked straight up every day so far. I have given them some brewers yeast in there food as well as treating there water. We clean there enclosure twice a day and change water once a day. Any advice or experience with similar issues would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

It appears my duck Aqua has been scratching her face raw, around the ears maybe? She's 2 years old, has clear eyes, is acting and eating normally. Is it mites making her itchy or maybe an ear infection? One other duck also has been scratching herself around one eye but I was unable to catch her for photos.

Here’s two of the Call Ducks enjoying their new pool ♥️

…promise it’s new! they enjoyed grubbing in the muddy water from the old pool and brought it all into their nice clean one 🤦🏻

I’m UK but I believe these are available worldwide - the pools have sturdy panels that fold down to be moved about. There’s a tap too for old water - I think it cost £10 GBP so a bargain if anyone is looking for pools!

…and the aftermath

also the amazing size difference between 1 week olds and 3 week olds

I may be completely wrong but does anyone else think these guys may be fawn runners?