Question:
I want to buy a baby duck. Where can I find one in my area?
anonymous
2007-03-29 10:49:44 UTC
I wont accept answers that deal with taking the baby from its parent.

[[I love Vienna, Southside, Parkersburg area of West Virginia.]]
Thirteen answers:
Susan G
2007-03-29 11:06:20 UTC
My first concern is that a baby duck becomes a grown up duck that probably will have large, nasty poops everywhere and may nip (beak) you. There may be a local farmer who would lend you a duckling for a while and then take it back when it gets too big. My second concern is that you may get in trouble with your HOA - mine has super strict rules about this sort of thing. There also may be zoning in your area that prohibits you from having livestock.



If you still really want a duckling, check farmer's supply catalogs or local farms for more information. There may also be some "rescued" ducklings at your local animal shelter that need to be cared for. I also strongly advise that you read up on the type of care a duckling requires and think about how you can provide this care because you will be taking on the responsibilty of its little life. I personally wouldn't get one even if I could because while they're adorable and charming, they're a huge responsibility.
Mooks the Kook
2007-03-29 11:03:39 UTC
Technically, all baby ducks are taken from their parents if they are adopted by humans. It's just a fact of life.



I would never suggest taking a wild duckling from outdoors. This could cause the parent ducks to be upset, the duckling will be extremely hard to tame unless you catch it the day it hatched, and quite honestly, it's just not ethical.



However, there are alternatives. Farm and ranch suppliers like Wheelers, Murdochs, etc. in our area carry chicks, goslings, and yes, ducklings, shipped from professional hatcheries. If you would like to start your own flock, you can order direct from the aforementioned hatcheries, but the minimum order is 24 birds.



Check your local newspaper, as well. I live in a rural area, and people are constantly advertising the sale of animals.



Contacting your local extention office might work, too. They work closely with the 4-H clubs, and often have resources for locating places to purchase all sorts of animals.



As a side note, if this an Easter pet for a child, do not go through with it. Ducks are not good animals for little kids. Too many have been harmed by small hands squeezing too tightly or forgetting to provide food and water. The same goes for rabbits, chicks, etc. Go for stuffed--you'll be better off in the long run.
rrxdeadman
2007-03-29 10:55:18 UTC
You don't want a baby duck unless you want you and every one around you to be up at night with a constant peeping sound. Ducks are wild animals lets just keep them in the wild.
pet lover
2007-03-29 13:12:36 UTC
Go to your local Feed & Grain, they usually have baby ducks this time of the year { Easter } But have you researched the care , houseing, feeding and the water supply they will need { they do like to swim }, be sure you have a vet who can treat Ducks.
smb473
2007-03-29 11:01:48 UTC
well, from my personal experience, i know that there are always small farm animals such as ducks, pigs and rabbits sold at a lot of Tractor Supply stores.

also, you may want to try any fairs near-by your area. the ones around here (erie, PA) always have numerous rabbit and bird species including chicken and ducks for sale. good luck with that! :)
bzwithmybirds
2007-03-29 10:55:11 UTC
If you are allowed to keep fowl in your area (you didn't say if you live in residential or farm zoned location) you can Google "duckling" and find breeders near you. They will have several breeds to choose from, too!



Just be sure that there are no restrictions where you live - Parkersburg is a pretty big city, and I doubt that they allow you to keep waterfowl!
anonymous
2007-03-29 10:55:39 UTC
Lord love a duck.



The duck is the king of the world , it is much better than a lion.

Go to your local zoo, and see if there are any motherless ducks there.



I love people who love ducks so good luck and goods speed.
ur_sorrow_is_so_sweet
2007-03-29 10:59:24 UTC
um, not that its any of my business, but y a duck? anyway if u live in the city u probably arent gonna be able to have one. but if u can, or u dont care and wanna go illegal ^-^ then u can check out some pet stores i mean ive been to 1 that had ducks before. and i guess u can google it too. i mean, u can find ANYTHING on google >.>
Helena
2007-03-30 14:01:59 UTC
Read this

http://www.backyardchickens.com/save-a-chick.php



Really, please do not get chicks or ducklings for easter unless you know what you are going to do with them when they grow up. If you dump them at a pond then they will starve to death and you will be liable for animal cruelty charges.
anonymous
2007-03-29 10:59:37 UTC
Any Agway store. They are seasonal. Call them and ask when they're available.



www.agway.com
Oxhead
2007-03-29 10:54:00 UTC
The Quacker Barrel.
goldenlight27
2007-03-29 10:52:56 UTC
your looking for an orphan duckling? busy freeways next to ponds?
12BNBDA
2007-03-29 10:54:58 UTC
Try http://www.craigslist.com or http://www.freecycle.org/


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