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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Can I litter train a duck? Sort by date Sort by reaction score. So I gave it a go. The food would fall deep into the crevices of the plant. And my ducks, who are now on smaller rations and slightly more hungry had to work hard to reach that deep for their food, and inevitably they ended up accidentally biting off chunks of Comfrey in order to reach their food… it was just a small percentage, and they were eating it accidentally, but it was enough to give them a taste for the stuff.
When our family first got our Kuacky, we had no idea what to do with her. We worried about her being away from her mother and the other ducklings, so we did some research and learned quite a great deal. She and her husband raised and cared for pet ducks and geese. They were very experienced in the matter because they raised a pack of their own for many years. I really enjoyed their website, called "The Goose Mother," and I learned so much from the information and stories they shared.
We often called the owners and got great advice and support. Believe me, in the beginning, you will definitely need this kind of support. Nancy became my friend, and it was through her website, her book, and her hand-designed duck diapers that I was able to raise Kuacky correctly. Our precious Nancy Goose passed away on February 26, It was so heart-breaking. But, I am here to tell you that her legacy still lives on.
Her site and store are still being run by her wonderful and supportive husband, Alan. He, too, is a great guy who will give the same type of support.
In the beginning, it was so hard to care for Kuacky. Ducks are very clean creatures, but they are messy when it comes to pooping. They poop often and everywhere, and you will not be able to control it. If you're thinking about litter-training your duck, it ain't gonna happen! What a lifesaver and difference that made! Now our baby can be in the house anytime she has her harness and diaper on. She loves being in the house with us because she feels like we are her pack.
Kuacky loves being in the house with us, but she loves being in her bath even more. Her favorite thing is bath time. She does not care if it is the sprinkler, the hose, or her outdoor kiddie pool—she loves them all. Her favorite, however, is the pool. She swims, splashes around, and has a great time. Unfortunately, Kuacky started having uncontrollable seizures.
We took the pool away because we feared that she would drown if she had an episode. At that time, the seizures happened every half hour or so. They were so severe. We took her to doctors and did all that we could do. No one knew what was causing the seizures. We really thought that we were going to lose our baby. But, all of a sudden, they stopped. Now, they occur only occasionally. We keep seizure medicine handy in case they get bad again.
We think it has to do with her egg-laying cycle, but we are still unsure. Back when the seizures were severe, Nancy suggested we give Kuacky "sugar water. When we can't be with her, or she can't come indoors, we keep her in a pen. She gets so tired of her pen, and we feel so bad about it, but we have to keep her there because we don't want her on our concrete porch. This is where she waits longingly, hoping to be let inside the house. The concrete causes her feet to develop a common infection called "bumblefoot.
Once a duck gets "bumblefoot," it is very hard to cure, and it comes back very easily, so we battle with it all the time. Our precious Kuacky also loves to be out in the yard. She loves to graze the grass and eat bugs.
Her favorite bugs are mealworms. We are raising our own mealworm colony now, so, hopefully, she will get an abundance of them soon. We are seeing results with the colony. Ducks are very much pack animals, and once you raise them, they view you as their family or "pack. Many people receive a duck as an Easter gift and then dump it off with a pack of wild ducks when they get tired of caring for it.
Big mistake! You will be setting it up for death. Only take in a pet if you are going to be a committed parent for the entirety of its lifetime. We got our precious duck as an Easter gift. Our family is not one to give away precious pets after we bond with them, so she stayed with us. We became her pack. We quickly had to learn how to care for this precious bird.
We didn't want to neglect her by leaving her outside in a pen all day with no attention. I found a Forum that Posted a lot of Duck Poop pictures to give you an idea of what to expect. Each Bird, it would be different. Adult Birds maybe every Hour or two. They also poop at night. Being creative and taking them outside a lot. Canadian Geese Poop about 22 Times a day. But the Time you keep them inside would be when you need to manage it.
But Feeding outside. Good exercise outside could help increase outside pooping. Yes they can become very attached to Humans. Ducks are very intelligent. They can recognize their names, come when called. They can do tricks when trained, with positive reinforcement.
The Larger Domestic Duck does not Fly. But some will, if they are flying you can clip their wings and this will prevent them from Flying. If your ducks have been yours from Hatchlings they will probably not fly away or escape. If you are raising your Duck Free Range , This will be important.
The negative side is they will not be able to escape any predators. Having a Pet Duck can be Very Rewarding but there are some challenges you need to think about before you embark on this adventure. Each duck has its own personality, but you just have to understand it and design your training accordingly. Nothing is impossible! You can train your duck with patience and positive reinforcement.
Ducks seem to have a character all their own.
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