How long do Call Ducks live?
Call ducks commonly live 7-10 years with good care and protection from predators.
What do Call Ducks eat?
Feed a waterfowl pellet (about 16% protein for maintenance, more for layers) with greens and scraps; avoid bread and never feed avocado or chocolate. They need niacin, so use proper duck feed rather than chick starter. Fresh water for drinking and bathing daily.
Call Duck housing and daily life
Provide a predator-proof coop with 4-5 sq ft per bird and a secure run or small pond. Hardware cloth and a raccoon-proof latch are essential. They need water deep enough to wash their heads. Their loud quacking means siting away from neighbors; shelter from weather extremes.
Common mistakes with Call Ducks
Top mistakes are siting them where the loud quacking angers neighbors, weak predator protection, and no bathing water. Feeding bread or chick starter lacking niacin, and nonstick-fume exposure near indoor housing, are common health errors.
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Keeping them where the very loud quacking disturbs neighbors.
- Weak predator-proofing, the main cause of loss.
- No water to submerge in, causing eye and foot problems.
- Feeding bread or niacin-deficient chick starter, and exposing to Teflon/PTFE fumes.