How to I find an adult male white duck to purchase near Charleston SC?

[Duck Lady1]

I have been wanting to add a male duck to my sweet bunch of ducks I keep on the pond.

I have 2 questions -
first - where would I find one. I've contacted many farms in my local area and no one has any. Everyone suggests getting some ducklings again but I really don't want to do that.

second - any tips on integrating them. I've researched this before and I'm well aware that putting the new one in proximity with a fence border for a time is good so that they first get used to each other. I have a large pond that my 3 ducks have happily lived on for years.

 

[KathiQuacks]

I’ve rehomed many drakes through the Facebook marketplace - you could look there. I’ve heard Craigslist is good, too.

You may want to quarantine for a month or so depending on where you get the boy from; I hear bird flu is going around bad right now.

Otherwise, a fence between them for a few days to a week would be good. Then try putting them together in an open area supervised and see how they do. Separate and try again later if there’s any bad fighting. It could be awhile before they’re getting along, or it could be much sooner. It’ll depend on the boy’s temperament. My eldest boy is very well tempered and could be with his new ladies within just a few hours, but I’ve heard of other drakes being rude / disrespectful from the start.

 

[townchicks]

You might also look for farm animal rescue groups in your area. They may have ducks for adoption.

 

[ruthhope]

I have been wanting to add a male duck to my sweet bunch of ducks I keep on the pond.

I have 2 questions -
first - where would I find one. I've contacted many farms in my local area and no one has any. Everyone suggests getting some ducklings again but I really don't want to do that.

second - any tips on integrating them. I've researched this before and I'm well aware that putting the new one in proximity with a fence border for a time is good so that they first get used to each other. I have a large pond that my 3 ducks have happily lived on for years.

Are you anywhere near I-95? I rescue and rehab ducks. I rescued a juvenile pekin drake about 10 months ago who needs rehoming. He doesn't get on well with my muscovy drakes and will be much happier with other pekins. If you are closeby I 95, I could bring him to you at the end of March when I am traveling up to Virginia.
He won't need quarantining as he has been with me so long and is in good health. (I quarantined him for 28 days when I first rescued him) you would need to keep him see no touch for perhaps a week and then cautiously let him mix with your flock under initial supervision.

 

[TheRealTimShady]

I’ve rehomed many drakes through the Facebook marketplace - you could look there. I’ve heard Craigslist is good, too.

You may want to quarantine for a month or so depending on where you get the boy from; I hear bird flu is going around bad right now.

Otherwise, a fence between them for a few days to a week would be good. Then try putting them together in an open area supervised and see how they do. Separate and try again later if there’s any bad fighting. It could be awhile before they’re getting along, or it could be much sooner. It’ll depend on the boy’s temperament. My eldest boy is very well tempered and could be with his new ladies within just a few hours, but I’ve heard of other drakes being rude / disrespectful from the start.

it was to my understand you can't sell farm animals on marketplace

craigslist works where i live

 

[ruthhope]

@Duck Lady1, Please see my comment above. I have a healthy year old pekin drake that I can deliver to you if you live reasonably near I-95. Would you like him?