Caring for Ducks & Geese
It is essential that ducks and geese kept in captivity have ample access to fresh drinking water.
Time and again this fact is forgotten when the birds have access to water for preening and grooming, but this water can quickly grow to be polluted and unclean.
In an ideal world your pet ducks or geese should have permanent access to a source of clean running water. If this is not achievable you should remember that water containers should be made readily available for your birds and should be cleaned on a daily basis in advance of being filled with clean drinking water.
Geese and ducks are both from the waterfowl family and as such spend a considerable amount of their time both in and around water in their natural habitats, although geese may prefer to spend a little more of their time on land than ducks as they grazers and so will require a decent area of grassy terrain to forage in.
Both types of bird will enjoy spending some time throughout the day carrying out water-related actions, like preening and grooming.
If you are considering adopting either ducks or geese as pets you should take into account their essential requirements for water, and determine if you have suitable water based facilities in which to keep them before you make your final decision.