Our Sensitive Ducks

We have a lovely group of beautiful ducks who call the sanctuary home. We love to watch them enjoying life. They spend their days swimming in the pond, napping together and searching for tasty treats in the mud. Some of them like to have their backs rubbed and to be scratched under their wings! Others prefer to keep their distance from us. They all have strong friendships within the group. The ducks also enjoy the company of other species of animals, especially the pigs.

Umlaut (RIP) & Tilde Approx. Birthdate: 2/1/21. They were found alone in front of a house by SF Animal Care & Control and we rescued from them. Arrived Home: 2/22/21

Umlaut (RIP) & Tilde
Approx. Birthdate: 2/1/21. They were found alone in front of a house by SF Animal Care & Control and we rescued from them. Arrived Home: 2/22/21

Cedilla Approx. Birthdate: 3/24/21. She was found injured and alone at the McLaren Park duck pond. Arrived Home: 4/7/21

Cedilla
Approx. Birthdate: 3/24/21. She was found injured and alone at the McLaren Park duck pond. Arrived Home: 4/7/21

Dot Approx. Birthdate: 6/30/21. She was found abandoned on the streets of San Francisco and rescued by animal control. Arrived Home: 7/21/21

Dot
Approx. Birthdate: 6/30/21. She was found abandoned on the streets of San Francisco and rescued by animal control. Arrived Home: 7/21/21

Dash Approx. Birthdate: 12/27/21. She was found abandoned on the streets of San Francisco and rescued by animal control. Arrived Home: 6/27/22

Dash
Approx. Birthdate: 12/27/21. She was found abandoned on the streets of San Francisco and rescued by animal control. Arrived Home: 6/27/22

Lewis Approx. Birthdate: 5/15/19. He was being raised for meat and was saved from slaughter. Arrived Home: 6/27/22

Lewis
Approx. Birthdate: 5/15/19. He was being raised for meat and was saved from slaughter. Arrived Home: 6/27/22

Derek Approx. Birthdate: 5/15/19. He was being raised for meat and was saved from slaughter. Arrived Home: 6/27/22

Derek
Approx. Birthdate: 5/15/19. He was being raised for meat and was saved from slaughter. Arrived Home: 6/27/22

Daphne & Velma Approx. Birthdate: 9/16/20. Daphne and Velma lived with an older male duck. When he passed away, they were lonely, so they came to live with our flock of ducks. They have already bonded with our the head of our flock, Tilde! Arrived H

Daphne & Velma
Approx. Birthdate: 9/16/20. Daphne and Velma lived with an older male duck. When he passed away, they were lonely, so they came to live with our flock of ducks. They have already bonded with our the head of our flock, Tilde! Arrived Home: 9/16/24

The ducks feel safest when Mason the pig is nearby!

The ducks feel safest when Mason the pig is nearby!

We think Ali believes he is a pig rather than a duck! He spends almost all of his time with the pigs.

We think Ali believes he is a pig rather than a duck! He spends almost all of his time with the pigs.

Ali and Mason are the cutest couple!

Ali and Mason are the cutest couple!

Valentine was the first pig to take a nap with Umlaut and Tilde when they arrived!

Valentine was the first pig to take a nap with Umlaut and Tilde when they arrived!

The ducks relax by the pond and plan their next swim session.

The ducks relax by the pond and plan their next swim session.

Cedilla enjoyed her warm foot soaks when she had a minor bumblefoot issue.

Cedilla enjoyed her warm foot soaks when she had a minor bumblefoot issue.

The ducks love to swim around in their pond! It's fun to watch them put their heads underwater to look for food. The splashing and butts in the air are too cute!

Our ducks form close bonds with each other. In this video, Dash is preening (and maybe slightly annoying) Cedilla.

See Our Ducks in Action