Ducks As Pets

We got ducks! Ducks as pets. Heres a few clips of their first weeks with us. Theses little guys grow really fast. Here they are 2 weeks old by 8 weeks they have all their white feathers and are 4 times the size. Now (June 2016) 2 years later Jimmy and Jane are HUGE. Jimmy is bigger than most medium size dogs.
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Scarlett is an artist, entrepreneur and a passionate gardener. Scarlett is also a raw vegan foodist who loves gourmet raw vegan cooking.
For many years now she has been growing almost all of her food all year round. Scarlett's motto is grow what you eat and eat what you grow. Scarlett loves to share her knowledge about health, non-cooking and gardening with KZbin. She has two channels one How to grow a garden and the other BoTVGermany. (see link below)
Scarlett's journey to health started in 2011 after putting all of her energy into building a successful business for more than a decade she had lost the one thing money can not buy -her health.
Scarlett now lives in Europe with her husband Bo and their cats, house trained rabbits and hand raised pet chickens and ducks.
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[@megakaren2160]

You're a brave one, letting those fluffy little poop factories sit on your keyboard.

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

lol 😂 yep.

[@dirtysouthwookie5512]

You forgot to show them pooping every 3 seconds.

[@footduck6681]

DirtySouth Wookie this is one of the biggest problems of having them

[@dirtysouthwookie5512]

Enesettin Hüseyin I know. I have over 50.

[@footduck6681]

DirtySouth Wookie wow, you must be a hero to handle taking care of them, I had only three but they are 2 now, they are growing very slow, about 3 months all and there is no feathers

[@dirtysouthwookie5512]

Enesettin Hüseyin feed them purina chick starter. This supercharges their growth. 99% of mine are fully feathered and flying at 2 months, but still chirp like babies lol.

[@footduck6681]

DirtySouth Wookie where can I get that?

[@angelospsarras9956]

only my duckling poops every two seconds? I wouldn't put him on my keyboard for any reason..

[@fluffycorn7506]

Samesamesame

[@liviawu5196]

... I could put my duckling on my lap forrrrr... 1 second until they 💩

[@rediop4309]

I love when they strech they legs far in the back, how lovely. Like us when we stretch our arms and yawn. Same when they flip their wings. I've owned 2 muscovicy ducks 7 months apart, I released them in a park close to my home with others ducks and feed them everyday. Nice little things when they are small but they grow very fast and the pop, oh my godness !!! No more, I live in a flat, not in a house with garden, so everyday, 30 times per day, cleaning all the tiny pop which become hand pop when they are big, no more but I'm happy to have raised, like you, 2 wonderful creatures. :)

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

+Anioed, Are you still visiting your ducks in the park?

[@rediop4309]

Unfortunately the officials of town where I live removed them because some stupids people were feeding them with their garbage foods, what they didn't eat, they were throwing all that to the ducks, DESPITE warnings signboards stating ducks must not be fed, they find their own food in the park. All the food on the ground attract rampant vermin like rats, etc... They were a lot. Myself I bring food in a recipient and the duck eats inside, with a bowl of water. Once finished, I take home the food not eaten, I do not throw eat on the ground, it is not clean and again it attracts rats, etc... But lots of people are stupid and do stupid things and at the end we all lose. The ducks are removed, the people have no longer ducks in front of them to enjoy. So they were around 13 ducks and they removed 10 and my 2 ducks included, I wasn't there the day they did it. And it is fast, with a net, they catch them all in 30min. Never knew where they went, I asked, they answer in this new park in this town, I go, no duck. My first duck, a female, got pregnant 2 times and I raised her last baby, a male, who was on the verge to died, he could hardly walk, it was in winter. Both were gone by the official of my town and brought I don't know where. A woman neighbour told us they could have been in a specific town, in a farm, I will inquest, will see. Hope they're fine where they are. And yours, where are they now?

[@jacobmorales1283]

there like little dinosaurs but only fluffy and small.

[@charlseyoft5118]

Duck diapers are awesome. Ducks are great pets and so loving and the diapers take away the mess

[@paris3548]

@@keira9562 online they sell diapers made for ducks and chickens!

[@judyeason6976]

This video is so precious. I miss my babies. Thanks for sharing.

[@whatso6192]

Very cute and I love those ducks.

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Thank you

[@tl275]

Until they poop

[@abigailc27]

tHoNk

[@angelaangell8523]

That is so cute, but I don't know how you kept your house clean with those ducks running all over it. Didn't they poo on everything? Loved that little round basket they lived in.

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Angela Angell Nope not so much pooping at all, Now that they are large of course they must stay outside where all the poo helps fertilise the garden and yard. :)

[@davekumar8631]

so cute ducklings☺

[@empirex334]

they're like cats! must lay on inappropriate things!

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Yep

[@youngediarrhea5893]

I was about to say that lol

[@SierraAspenAutumn]

Ducks are no better than cats. 😆 Him laying in a keyboard is cracking me up.

[@aholegardener6191]

Cutest duck video I’ve watched so far !! Awe!!

[@anneberruyermills5939]

trying to swimm in the keyboard pool :)) love all your work/vids

[@haze300]

So cute :)))

[@ManOnTheMissionTwin]

5 years ago i had same looking couple at home. They were like my pets or even more. I adore and cherish every single day my my small friends. 10 months later i lost my home and some strange man took them home and locked them in cage together with my other 25 hens i had. Everything lost but i still miss them all. I never though i would ever endore those moments with hens and ducklings so much. So thank you for sharing something what is so close to my heart.

[@ManOnTheMissionTwin]

And by the way. You've got boy and girl

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. And yes, their names are Jim and Jane.

[@erykadominguez9410]

Hi, soon im getting 2 ducks and im looking for a bed for them, Where did you get yours ?

[@shakes1026]

I love how she just keeps them on her desk

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

They were only on my dest for a very short time no more than an hour. Ducklings must stay warm and the best way to do that is to keep them in their brooder (heated duckling house) until their big enough to go live outside in the barn.

[@nathanroldan2130]

Im getting two ducks tomorrow but i need help training them to go out side do u think if i take my dog out they will learn from him

[@ryangray9220]

I LOVE IT!

[@colejasmin7983]

I am thinking about getting ducks, and after watching this, I defenitly am, but just a question, where did you get that little "duck" home?

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Hi Cole Jasmin, It's a cat basket normally used by my tiny rabbit Lily. The ducks lives in a brooder for the first 8 weeks when they were to big for the brooder (and as soon as it was warm enough outside) they moved out into the barn. The bested was only a home away from home so they could hang out on my desk and lap as I worked. Scarlett

[@iiamlaii1621]

We’re did u get the idk what it’s called but the thing the ducks was in

[@jakesky15]

How messy are your ducks? I'm looking into getting some soon

[@lukesuperflyjones]

Jake Sky honestly their pretty great, as long as you know what your getting into. My wife and I own 2 ducks they love their water and constantly want to be with each other they also live outside and poop approximately every 12mins ahah

[@bongloveroncanabis-dude6664]

very nice duck and video

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Thanks

[@benharris4043]

What basket is that

[@hasnainhamzah7824]

I have three pekin ducklings. All three were hatched on the same day, but one of them is not growing as much as the other two. I see them eat/drink at the same time and almost the same amount. I am feeding them Manna Pro Duckling & Gosling Starter Grower. I had read that it has a good amount of niacin and obviously protein as well for the ducklings. Any reason why one of the ducklings might not be growing at the same rate as the other two? Is there anything wrong with that one in particular? Anything I’m doing wrong? Any tips to help that duckling? Thank you!!

[@uoiqhou2735]

can they be litter trained? lol

[@KenzieBiedz]

Nope

[@broccolishep4599]

Keeping cows as pets😄

[@aliziahwilson740]

what kind of ducks? I like there black mark on there head. where did you get them? Are you going to make a video of them when older?

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

yes, heres a video of Jimmy and Jane Duck at 2 years old kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4KmnGWfgtmIgpo

[@justcraftit2867]

What type of ducks are these? So cute!❤️❤️

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Hi, they are muscovy ducklings 🐥

[@justcraftit2867]

Thank you! So cute ❤️❤️

[@somewhereupthere7]

How do u keep them from pooping everywhere? I have 2 ducks but they constantly poop

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

they poop… I clean. (they only stay in the house for the first few days and even then they're mostly in the brooder)

[@BigDmike24]

Yea they poop! Very cute ducks. I ordered ducks they on the way. They will stay in the brooder.No more animals that poop and pee running around my house. I got new wood floors. Enjoy your babies!!! .

[@charlseyoft5118]

Get duck diapers. It is a real thing my ducks are inside my house if I am inside and no poop problem

[@TheLaziePoptart]

How did you potty train them? I’m trying to figure it out for my duckling I’m soon going to raise.

[@crazyjkz]

Unfortunately there's no real way to potty train a duck since they have no control over their defecation, they just poop whenever and wherever. The best compromise is to either keep them outside or to use duck diapers while they're indoors. You can buy duck diapers online and they do work, although there's definitely an adjustment period for the duck.

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Can't be done

[@AnaejRussell]

Yeah cause mine stinking up the house

[@rheaquadros6650]

what breed ?

[@stuckintheblackholeofkpop2043]

I've been thinking about getting a duck for a while now. For those of you who have any (as pets) would you recommend it?

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Sure, If you have a safe coop and run outside and you’ll need 2 ducks.

[@stuckintheblackholeofkpop2043]

How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen, Thanks! ^-^

[@scorpius319]

How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen Why two ducks?

[@aboveredemption4448]

scorpius319 cause they will get extremely lonley

[@JasmineCherie]

Get more than one..they can get lonely and will go absolutely bonkers if they can’t be with you 24/7. You want 2 hens or a pair (hen and drake). I personally loooooove my Indian runners.

[@ncowboy677]

What is there basket called?

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Hi +lillydog 591, it's a wicker carrying cat basket.

[@ncowboy677]

Thanks

[@scorpius319]

*their

[@anna-reecethomas3552]

Thank you so much!! I was observing the same thing!!

[@anna-reecethomas3552]

* wondering- wondering the same thing lol

[@Nancytoday]

This video is unlisted, it says. So cute. But are they house broken?

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

It's unlisted because it hasn't gone public yet. But it is posted on the Facebook fan page as a sneak preview. I only post one a video day. So this one has to wait its turn. (As for house training they're still learning) thanks for the comment, Scarlett

[@duedate1]

Cute

[@mrsgaap1]

there like derpy cats

[@subswithoutvideoschallen-kr3nz]

I have a duck called yellow

[@Grace-dc5kn]

Where is theyre wings?

[@miteshpatil1936]

Are ducks tooo noisy that neighbors would complain? I'm planning to get a pair for indoor

[@xElizabethNFx]

Can I have advice for having indoor pet ducks? Is that possible? Obviously I can take them outside to play and such, but I just want 2 cute little pet ducks and want to make sure I do it right 😊😊

[@ethansexotics616]

They're not house pets. That's why some stores require you buy a certain amount. You definitely need to get them out in the yard when they're bigger. But I do applaud you for having the patience to clean up their poops. I definitely dont promote this, especially as adults. But you do you I guess. Just make sure they get time outdoors.

[@justvalentina1068]

My 2 ducklings wont come to me..what to do.....they're so scared when I approach them

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

how'd it go? did it get better? do you still have them?

[@thepaulfamily1507]

❤❤❤

[@user-nl7yq7be5l]

Просто прелесть😘😄😳😄

[@thatakguy9211]

I recently got a pet duck, he didn't have a mom and he was drowning in a lake.. So my mom let me and my sisters keep it, it's only like a day or two old... What exactly can I feed it? I was thinking small crickets but he is extremely small so I'm not sure... Any suggestions or tips would help a lot thank you...

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Oh no! This is very complicated. Domestic baby ducks eat medicated baby duck food. However wild ducks are fed regurgitated foods by their mothers and fathers. Parent ducks will leave their babies and go looking for food for a long time so it very unlikely the duckling didn't have a mom or dad. Also ducks don't drown. What you were watching was a baby duck taking its first bath and playing in the water which they can do for hours when their young. But yes it definitely looks like they're drowning even though they are indeed not. You need to take the duckling to a wild life reserve, animal sanctuary or call your local municipality and ask them who takes in injured / lost ducks and animals in your area. Good luck I hope the little guy survives, Scarlett

[@WobblesandBean]

+How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen That's not accurate at all. Never feed a duck medicated food. Wild ducks don't regurgitate food for their babies, they forage just like any other duck. It's best to get starter crumble and add niacin. Baby ducks need it to grow bones properly and it is absent in all crumble feed.

[@abhisheknair6492]

Tushar Patil

[@IrfanTahir]

hi, i am planning to get couple of ducks, but i dont have a yard or a garden. is it a good idea to pet ducks in my apartment. i can arrange some bath for their swimming needs.

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Irfan Tahir, absolutely not! Do not keep ducks (or any other farm animals) in your home.

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Irfan Tahir, my duckling we're only in the house for the first 2 weeks. Duckling like chickens need a dry warm brooder for the first few months. As soon as the weather was warm enough the duckling moved to the duck barn.

[@fartlord6944]

What if I only have one adult duck? I used to have two sister ducks but recently one of them tragically died and it’s been extremely emotional for me. Will my remaining ducky get lonley and depressed? Or is there a way I can keep her happy and loved without gettin another duck? Please respond, I’m in an urgent situation. Please!

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

With constant attention, you might be ok for a few days. make sure she has a shallow pond or tub to swim in. eventually, though you'll need to get a 2nd one. On the bright side, this is the right time to get a baby duck. I'd get 2 so they're a little family. In 2 months the babies will be the same size as your current duck.

[@fartlord6944]

How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen Okay, thank you so much. I have a pond for her and food and water so she’s fine but won’t she be lonley will I wait for the babies to grow up? Or would it be best to get her another adult friend that’s already grown up? I’m worried that if I do they won’t get along

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

I'd get 2 babies for her. they'll be huge in no time and she'll be happy from day one.

[@courtneyfudge5746]

What type of ducks are they ??

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Hi Courtney, Jim and Jane are muscovy ducks. 😊

[@ZZ-uf1fs]

My ducks don’t poop so much im glad

[@kseniyanesterova6120]

Why is there an Samsung computer?

[@printtitan8079]

I had a duck once, it loved me as a baby, but now it runs away from me and I don't know why. :(

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

They do that as they grow up they become independent.

[@printtitan8079]

How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen Ok, but should I get another duck? And is there any way I can stop this? I really want one because they are so cute!

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Do you only have one? Ducks need a friend.

[@printtitan8079]

How to Grow a Garden with Scarlett Damen My sisters also got ducks, they were really close.

[@llama241]

Can a duck be potty trained?

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

Hi Blueberry Puff, Unfortunately no. If a duck is nesting she will not soil her dest and instead only reliever herself one or twice a day while she's off the nest for a few minutes. Otherwise I get the feeling they enjoy leaving their mark everywhere.

[@spatarosimone7469]

Amori paperotti

[@interrupting-mikki-here1382]

I have 8 baby duck there one called Ava an she sleeps in the bed with me :)

[@naeem5005]

My ducklings aren't that big but cute

[@jenniferford2067]

I just don’t can’t imagine letting them roam the house. They poop wet stinky poop everywhere. I couldn’t even handle free roaming rabbits at home and their poop is pretty inoffensive and they can litter train. I love spending time with my ducks, just outside.

[@Parsley1026]

I had 3 ducks. but today one died. :(

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

that is really sad. I'm sorry to hear that.

[@mbzhang]

it was very sad and one of the other ducks was injured (it was a fox) they didn't eat and stayed inside their house for days. Finally, this week after force feeding the injured duck, she is making progress and eating on her own and walking more (her leg was injured) the third duck is healthy and his appetite is back :)

[@KL53986]

Everything thats moving is food :-)

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

lol not in my home

[@kbrich-nn8od]

Webbed feet'/!!! lol.

[@arzuatsz5594]

Yerim ben şunları

[@patdseptiplier3713]

I have a duck named nugget! im 10 so dont judge me....:)

[@sassypatato6589]

P!ATD Septiplier thats funny but cute

[@aboveredemption4448]

P!ATD Septiplier okay but please tell me where is it legal to own a duck

[@Suuegrl]

How do you handle the poop/

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

I keep them outside

[@migueljavier2483]

Suuegrl. Srll them

[@dwarfie24]

No diapers?

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

nope. not for this video

[@unakiterose5975]

Adorable video! I loved it. Have to knit pick but only because it's important. This is DUCKLINGS as pets not ducks. When they grow older they are a LOT of maintenence and should only be kept if you have the space, time and lifestyle for them.

[@HowToGrowAGarden]

I totally agree!

[@ninabaebae6334]

[@juniorempire8641]

How do you teach them not to poop everywhere?

[@geomango20]

I'm sorry but this video made me real hungry.

[@user-zv2ql5bl4f]

🤢🤢🤢🤢😊

[@LUIShtRUIZht]

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