How to Get Your Ducklings to Like You!! (Ducks 101)

[@MercurySz]

I like to think people who are watching this are struggling to make their baby ducks like them

[@The_Duck_Man]

I'd say that's the intended audience, yeah. Ducklings are flighty, easy to scare, so it can be hard to get them to like you!

[@lydiar3976]

Mine hate me 😭

[@Heyhey-ho5ng]

YUP

[@mariahsarmiento]

Yes. 😂

[@downsyndromebear]

Mine are terrified of me.

[@mystylangston4803]

It is called conditioning. Pick-up and pat each one for a few seconds and then give the treat after everyone got loved on. It works as positive reinforcing and so far I have found they demand love to get the treats.

[@The_Duck_Man]

Good idea!!!

[@mystylangston4803]

@@The_Duck_Man I find they are less sensitive on the front chest so starting there helps, works with goslings too. Center of the back is the worst spot to start, I think it has to do with their way of breeding.

[@deanawalker]

Predators most usually come from above, so coming from above them and picking them up is preprogrammed to mean they were just picked for lunch. Try to always approach from the side or front. Petting on the back they don't like because of the same reason. Petting their chest is best.

[@mystylangston4803]

@@deanawalker could be with Ducks but with the gesse adults animals like to nibble on each other expectedly right between the Wings it is part of their matting get ready stuff, both male and female. Gosling well nibble and tug on Wings heads buts feet and enywhere but that middle of the Wings back part at least never when I've been watching Witch I do a lot as I care for them.

[@Blu3Per2]

This was a big help as I’m planning on getting ducklings tomorrow, I will definitely spend time with them!

[@The_Duck_Man]

Have fun and good luck!

[@Blu3Per2]

@@The_Duck_Man our ducks would have died if we didn’t get them because yesterday afternoon the place we got the from their ducks got eaten by dogs

[@The_Duck_Man]

@LeoSuper2 oh no!! I'm glad you have them!!

[@goldfishpoop-1142]

​@@Blu3Per2oh no im sorry for them😢. i love ducks

[@mousiebrown1747]

I’ve been looking around & I do like the look of the Black Swedes, but I may actually try the poor nearly wingless runner ducks - look like bowling pins! Yours are so fuzzy fluffy tho and the runners are so friggin weird! But you’re a lot of help & I appreciate all you did to film your egg laying family. Best to you!

[@The_Duck_Man]

Thank you!! Good luck with your ducks. I have a runner duck and they do look hilarious. But black swedes have a soft spot in my heart for how fluffy and cute they are.

[@K4_Killa]

@@The_Duck_Mansame

[@popcornastoria]

Black Swedish ducklings?! i have two of my own as well 🥰 I love them!

[@The_Duck_Man]

Yep, black swedish! They're super sweet.

[@isaacsheppard5982]

If you cross a Pekin and Indian runner they look just like that

[@Turtle68427]

Thank you for this video. I’m expecting two Cayuga eggs to hatch in three weeks and I want to start taming them from a young age so that they let me pick them up and pet them whenever I feel like it.

[@The_Duck_Man]

Good luck to you!!

[@Turtle68427]

@@The_Duck_Man thank you!

[@26MECH]

My pet duck calls for me as soon as i leave the room....plays in my beard sometimes 😂...only been a week but she is a sweetheart....they seem to be very social and loving

[@The_Duck_Man]

@@26MECH ducks can be very sweet pets!!

[@26MECH]

@@The_Duck_Man I'm starting to see that 😊

[@NotReal_JayYT]

Oh wow, I love these guys! I have 2 ducks and I love ur videos! Keep it Up @The Duck Man!

[@NotReal_JayYT]

I love ur video s @The Duck Man !!

[@The_Duck_Man]

Thank you so much!!

[@salwhiso6144]

Thank you so much for the advice. My ducks are so scared of me. I will definitely try your advice.

[@The_Duck_Man]

Best of luck! It takes effort and a lot of calm time with the ducks before they'll totally trust you! To them, we are scary massive creatures and they have no natural defense mechanisms.

[@libinstanly1947]

I have brought 6 adult egg laying female khakhi campbell, but they never let me touch them they start flying all around the coop even when im trying to feed them. I don't know how I can tame them. They are really Wild!

[@The_Duck_Man]

@libinstanly1947 I'm sorry to hear! Getting them at adulthood is going to be the hardest to deal with. You have to make consistent effort to spend time with them. It will probably take months to get them comfortable with you.

[@LADYOVERHERE]

Hey, duck man i would really love to know what kind of treats are the best for my yellow duckies, love your content, thank you

[@The_Duck_Man]

@@LADYOVERHERE mealworms are my #1 treat. You can buy them at tractor supply or online. Ducks love them!!

[@T-a-b-b-s]

This breed of duck is not friendly they are shy I recommend yellow ducklings they are friendly and will follow you

[@NCLDOT]

Teach me how my ducks dont

[@ginakelsey]

Mine either ​@@NCLDOT

[@scootermom1791]

I sure wish there was a rent-a-duck option. I could use these guys for grasshopper control this year! BTW, ducks LOVE grasshoppers!

[@CM-vy2ce]

Pet them, hold them, let them swim in the pool with me. They follow me everywhere. 😂I’m a Duck Dad

[@The_Duck_Man]

@@CM-vy2ce hahaha congrats!!

[@JamaicanupNorth-Nature]

My ducks imprinted on me but I raised them from 3 days old, one of them really protective.

[@jessicagislason4855]

I hatched out three orphaned eggs and 1 of the 3 still acts like i plan to murder her and I'm all she's ever known from Day one 😑

[@gogogem3973]

I just got ducklings a day ago and they’re like maybe 4-7 days old and ones name is Annie and one is Gwen and I love them both thanks for the info ) and I think it’s so sad to ship these little animals to other places and a lot of them don’t survive, it’s so sad

[@gogogem3973]

I also have 4 chicks bantam name is Molly, rhode island name is Laney, Brahma name is reinah, and a buff Orpington name is vanilla bean ( the buff Orpington is very daring loves to run around and likes humans, love her)

[@The_Duck_Man]

That's awesome! Enjoy your ducklings and chickens!!

[@cerickson5256]

Cuddling ducklings is the best thinig in the world and you're missing out if you don't do it. My ducklings - especially fawn and white runners - will fight to climb into my husband's hand when they are tiny just to sleep there. They're missing a mom and if you want your ducks to love you, and be easy to handle, spend as much time holding them as possible the first 8 weeks!

[@The_Duck_Man]

Great advice!

[@okaibee]

I probably won't be getting ducks, but I love these guys! Have you named them? :D

[@The_Duck_Man]

Glad you like them :). Yes, they each have a name, although I don't think they know their names. The one with yellow-tipped wings and yellow feet is Poppy. She's the runt. The other two look more similar. Flipper is the largest of the 3 and has a large patch of white going down to her belly from under her chin. Finally, Chicken is the blackest of the 3, and has the smallest patch of white on her chest. Also, Chicken is the only one that likes being pet and scratched.

[@okaibee]

@@The_Duck_Man soooo cute!! and very fitting for each of them

[@Tay_tayz_2]

Thanks so much for this

[@boxyfire]

Can you teach us how to make your grown duck to like you? I have trouble training my duck, He usually just attack and flies at me

[@The_Duck_Man]

I'm surprised your duck attacks you, what age did you get it? Is it a domesticated breed? Usually if anything they're going to be pretty scared of you

[@boxyfire]

@@The_Duck_Man I spent like 5 hours with my duck But he started attacking me when he was full grown

[@The_Duck_Man]

@@boxyfire is he a muscovy duck? Mallard? Pekin? Is it just him or do you have others? It may be a male dominance thing, I don't know

[@boxyfire]

@@The_Duck_Man He is like half Cayuga and half mallard cuz his head is green and his body is brown and black

[@boxyfire]

@@The_Duck_Man anyways.... Do you have a tip for my 2 year old duck to like me?

[@DrippySportsIsGucci]

My ducks love pets but they are very skittish every time we walk near them they always run away can someone help?

[@The_Duck_Man]

Even though my ducks like me a lot, they still tend to move out of the way if I approach closely. It's natural to some degree for them to be a bit cautious around a 5ft+ tall being. On the other hand, if they're running away from a pretty good distance, you can probably work on desensitizing yourself with them. Spend time standing near them but not chasing them etc. Sit in a chair near them. Spend time just near them, not doing anything in particular. They will begin to associate your presence with calmness

[@DrippySportsIsGucci]

@@The_Duck_Man alright thanks I’ll give it a try

[@baconwraith6276]

I was able to my duckling home right after I bought him

[@scotty666tt]

I got a few couple weeks back and mine does not. Like being touched at all, They will eat from my hand but when I try and grab they straight dip on me

[@The_Duck_Man]

Thats pretty typical. It takes a lot of effort to get them to let you touch/pet them.

[@baconwraith6276]

So I got mine from cal ranch and mine sleeps with me at night

[@KFCPOPCORNZz]

Mine already love every time I leave them I hear them yell😂

[@The_Duck_Man]

That was the same issue I had with mine!!

[@davidrivera778]

My neighborhood rooster killed dozen of baby duck eggs he open them all only 2 survived we took them in they grew so fast I think spend lot of time specially those first days I kept them warm on my chest so they love to be carried cup them up they follow me everywhere I spend so much time with them we claimed a corner of the lake noone gets near not even the rooster.

[@The_Duck_Man]

I'm sorry about the dead ducks!! Glad you have two babies though.

[@freeofusmartinez5199]

Where did you get that waterer?

[@The_Duck_Man]

@@freeofusmartinez5199 tractor supply! Should be a nationwide chain in the US.

[@AstroDevicer2014]

Every time I go to these two ducks in my backyard I tried to give them water and food but they keep running away I need solutions

[@The_Duck_Man]

Are they just wild ducks or do you own them?

[@DUCKSARECOOL684]

What type of ducks do you have I also have ducks a black one like the ones in the video and a gray one

[@The_Duck_Man]

I've got black swedish, Cayuga, rouen, Pekin, and muscovy ducks nowadays!!

[@DUCKSARECOOL684]

@@The_Duck_Mannice

[@_RVI_]

is it possible to condition then even after 5 weeks??

[@The_Duck_Man]

Yeah, it's just going to be harder than if they are a day old. It will work though. They will be more standoffish and will take a bit more time to break that

[@YtShortScroller]

How do you clean the fake grass when they do their thing?

[@The_Duck_Man]

I used to spray it with a hose but honestly the fake grass wasn't a good substrate. Would not suggest using it. I stopped using it pretty fast.

[@tired_as_f]

my duck is 3 monthes old and i spend everyday with her pretty much since she was born until now .but a few times things accidentally happened like stuff been dropped on her and she got really starttled alrhough that she is completely okay but she seems to be traumatized by it ,she used to let me pet her and pick her up and trusted me 100% and actually seemed happy to see me everytime but now she is scared of me all of the sudden and doesnt trust me and doesnt let me touch her that much anymore , what should i do cuz i really cant stand this and i need to get her to trust me again plz anyonen let me know if you have any tips on how to regain her trust thank you❤

[@The_Duck_Man]

@user-tx7ec4fo6c I'm sorry that happened to you! If you continue spending time with her I'm sure she will regain trust. Don't chase her, just spend time near her. Make sure to feed her mealworms!

[@tristenkelley357]

I hope this helps tbhhh im trying to socalize them

[@The_Duck_Man]

Good luck!

[@user-by9ru7hf4u]

Im casually chilling with my duckling while watching this and its paused the show and i had to unpause it- and literally in have food and water infront of me and im sitting cris-cross apple sauce, its nibbling on me-

[@NateTheGreat98]

What kind of duck breed are they?

[@The_Duck_Man]

Black swedish!

[@CEO1986]

Mine go crazy when I hand feed them grapes

[@baconwraith6276]

He's sleeping on my leg rn

[@vic3roblox]

What do they like to eat?

[@The_Duck_Man]

Mealworms or peas as treats, but otherwise, feed them duck feed from your local farm store.

[@jaydenmontes7458]

My ducks just hatched today

[@The_Duck_Man]

Congrats! Have fun!

[@jaydenmontes7458]

Thanks

[@Burgers_VR]

My Ducks Actually Like Being Picked Up !

[@The_Duck_Man]

That's awesome!! You've got some good ducks.

[@Burgers_VR]

Yep!@@The_Duck_Man

[@Lucyyyjaneee]

My ducks are just scared of me, they have been a little better but still don’t want me by them

[@The_Duck_Man]

Keep spending time with them and bringing treats! Eventually they will get more comfortable with you.

[@HuxleyFresh]

I have 5 duckligs

[@The_Duck_Man]

@@HuxleyFresh awesome buddy

[@BaconWraith-e9c]

My duck sleeps in my bed with me...

[@The_Duck_Man]

@@BaconWraith-e9c that's wild. Must be messy??

[@rileyfamily6001]

My ducks are terrified of me and everyone else lol

[@The_Duck_Man]

Ducks are that way a lot of the time