I thought this article from call duck expert Chris Ashton may clear up any confusion on them needing bathing water. He actually states that they need it more than most.

Upper Brook Farm, I am wondering what research/behavioral observations you base your opinions on in regard to call ducks emphatically not needing water? In your opinion, what makes them different to other ducks?

Valerie, all ducks need water to fulfil their behavioural requirements and keep their feathers, eyes and nares healthy. It is even suggested in legal terms for farmed species. They need at least a tub that they can bath in, if not a proper pond.

Upper brook Farm, I think best practice with any waterfowl is to provide a pond of some description, even if its a plastic kiddy pool :) I am a Big believer in the opinion that if you cannot provide an animal with what it needs to fulfil its natural behaviours, then its probably best not keeping tha...

Hi! I dont, I only have hotch potch rescues but I do have some rather beautiful buff orpingtons!

Lovely!

I can only see the Rouen but she's gorgeous

hi! Not really apart from the fact that its likely to be genetic rather than feed related! Ashton has some good books on it I think x

Hi James :) glad you are getting on well with your ducks. I don't show ducks at all, but I do know that the yellow tinge is actually a preferred trait in some species, especially proper Pekin ducks. They should have a pale canary yellow hue to their feathers :) This is nothing to do with feed and ev...

Hi! Welcome :) I agree with Marigold, he would definitely like some company and now is a good time of year to introduce another goose. I also agree that a rescue would be perfect. If you get more than one then get ladies, if you get just one then it doesn't matter if its male or female. Breed isn't ...