We have two Muscovy ducks looking for a home. They came to us after their owner passed away and there was no one to care for them.
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Ducks need housing that meets their physical, behavioural and social needs. They are social animals and should be kept with other ducks for company. They are also very curious and intelligent and need enough space to move around freely. Access to water facilities is essential for their water-related behaviour.
Ducks kept in a clean environment and well fed are usually very robust animals. They rarely suffer from intestinal worms or mites (especially if they swim regularly) but usually need to be wormed every six months with a poultry wormer. Talk to your veterinarian about this.
Change their drinking water daily, but don’t worry if they turn their new, clean water brown within minutes – that’s normal. Jackpot and Lotto can be fed a good quality layer or breeder food suitable for adult ducks. Pellets or mixed grain are best. They also need daily access to shell grit as a source of calcium to ensure strong shelled eggs.
Never give mouldy food to ducks – mould spores can cause respiratory diseases or sudden toxic reactions in ducks. Supplement the commercial diet with suitable vegetables and fruit. Ducks need plenty of clean water provided to wash their food down with. Ensure the food and water bowls are close to each other. Avoid feeding bread, popcorn, chocolate, onion, garlic, avocado or citrus fruit Although bread is commonly given to ducks, excessive amounts are not good for them. Ensure any bread or bread products are only ever given as an occasional treat.
Please also note that feeding ducks is not the same as feeding chickens.
They are housed at the RSPCA shelter at 10 Karungi Crescent. The shelter is open 6 days a week from 10am-3.30pm and closed on Tuesdays and public holidays or call 65810380.
All RSPCA animals can be viewed on www.adoptapet.com.au and click onto the Port Macquarie site.
