I've noticed a Muscovy duck on a small dirt mound in a creek in an inner city park. Cars whiz by and many people walk their dogs there. He’s in a very vulnerable spot.
He did have a mate, who is no longer there. Someone told me that a dog probably picked him off. He doesn’t seem to be able to fly, because when someone comes near he just huddles---he doesn’t attempt to fly or swim away.
I only found out yesterday that he was a domestic duck that someone just dumped in the creek. So since yesterday I’ve been throwing him bread crumbs and cracked corn, which he eats voraciously.
I would take him myself, but I don’t have a fenced yard. I could put him in my garage temporarily if you think that that would be the best thing for him.
Philadelphia is expecting a huge snowstorm tomorrow night, so I am especially worried. Do you know of somewhere that I could take him? The local wildlife rehabs won’t take him because he’s considered domestic, not wild.
2007-02-12 01:58:59 · 5 answers · asked by sharedebra 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
I raise muscovies!! First off, please take in the duck for the time being. If you can borrow a small dog cage, this would be best, but it can just go in the garage with some cracked corn. Muscovy ducks are from South America and the cold can and will kill them.
As for not having a fenced yard? Fences don't stop muscovies. They fly, and climb. Mine regularly are sighted atop the barn. Muscovies can be kept in kennels, if you chose to keep him.
However, if you can't keep the duck, check local farms. Most would be more than willing to adopt the duck. That's actually how I started raising muscovies was with two unwanted adoptees. If there are no farms, shelters take in all animals, from rabbits, snakes, to ducks. The humane society is a good place to start. Ask if they are no kill though...
Good luck, and I hope the duck is alright.
2007-02-12 05:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by Theresa A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scoop him up and bring him to the local ASPCA. If not, you might want to allow him to use your shed for a few days, and start searching for a park that has ducks. Your local zoo may have some suggestions. Also try Local Feed and Seeds, they often have someone who has ducks, and may even be able to call around, so leave your number.Also try parkway commessions, then lastly, Pet Stores, they may also know where to find a good ducky home. I'll bet one of these choices will be the answer to your paryers. Thanks for being a good person. We only need ten million more like you!
2007-02-12 02:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by cantrellpets 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you take it in.
I use a fishing net (the kind with a handle and wide mouth). Keep him in a box, and contact the SPCS as soon as possible.
The only way you can keep a muscovy duck enclosed in your yard it to clip its feathers, however, I won't get into all of that here.
Best for him to live with other ducks.
2007-02-12 06:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not worry after it lays about 10-15 eggs it is going to immediately take a seat on them. After sometime the mum duck will eliminate each and every of the infertile eggs. And the last ones will hatch. My duck sat from twenty third January to 2d March, in trouble-free words one survived and 2 died.
2016-11-27 03:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the poor bugger in. I hate people who abandon their pets. The poor guy won't be able to feed or defend itself. You'll have to give him to the SPCA if you can't keep him.
BTW ducks are cheap and easy pets to keep :)....
2007-02-12 05:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by imjustsomeguy001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋