Can one duck be kept alone? (Flock death/loss)

[Smallishrabbit]

I have 5 chickens and used to have 3 Muscovy ducks. Recently, one of my ducks died after being attacked by an animal, and another flew away, seemingly disappearing off of the face of this earth. Now I only have 1 duck. We’ve been searching for her sister for the past 3 days but with no luck. This has never happened before, and we never expected it, as we’ve had our ducks for 7 years by now. We live in a suburb and have asked around the neighborhood but can’t seem to find her. I’m losing hope and now fear that my last duck will have to live alone. The chickens were introduced to our backyard just this summer, so the ducks don’t care for them at all and I’m worried my singular lady will now feel lonely. She hasn’t left the coop for the 3 days her sister has been missing and I feel terrible. I’m worried she’s just going to be super depressed for the rest of her life, as she’s faced the loss of her flock in the span of a few weeks. What is the best course of action?

 

[sourland]

The best course of action would be to obtain two more Muscovy hens regardless of the time frame involved as it may be difficult this time of year.

 

[Skyle]

I'm really sorry for your loss. She will probably get over it, but keep an eye on her and make sure she is eating and drinking. The chickens may help her a little in not feeling lonely, but she would for sure prefer one or more of her own kind. I'd get at least two more muscovies; it's better if you keep them quarantined for a few weeks before introducing them to your flock, then introduce the new ones slowly: keep them in sight but separated from the main flock, so they don't get bullied.

 

[Smallishrabbit]

I'm really sorry for your loss. She will probably get over it, but keep an eye on her and make sure she is eating and drinking. The chickens may help her a little in not feeling lonely, but she would for sure prefer one or more of her own kind. I'd get at least two more muscovies; it's better if you keep them quarantined for a few weeks before introducing them to your flock, then introduce the new ones slowly: keep them in sight but separated from the main flock, so they don't get bullied.

Bullying is a very big concern for me. The duck that died was not part of the original flock (we rescued her), and despite a slow introduction she faced some pain throughout her 6 years of life because of her sister’s aggression. The one that flew away never showed hostility, but it has always been an issue with our last one (she even attacks the chickens sometimes). I’m concerned that her depression may lead to her rejecting any ducks we introduce.

 

[Skyle]

Bullying is a very big concern for me. The duck that died was not part of the original flock (we rescued her), and despite a slow introduction she faced some pain throughout her 6 years of life because of her sister’s aggression. The one that flew away never showed hostility, but it has always been an issue with our last one (she even attacks the chickens sometimes). I’m concerned that her depression may lead to her rejecting any ducks we introduce.

If I were you, I would give it a try anyways