How Long do ducks live for?

Question

How Long do ducks live for?

Answer 1

Ducks can live to 7-10 years and geese normally live 10-15 years. The main cause of death seems to be dogs or predators.

Answer 2

A well kept duck can live 10 -12 years as well.

Answer 3

Hi Beth

It depends on the breed of duck. Small 'call ducks' can usually expect to live 7 or 8 years. Muscovey Ducks can often live to their thirties, as can Embdon geese.

Do you know the 'breed' ?

Answer 4

Nice quote Lyn S!  (see Omlet.co.uk)

generally ducks go for 7/8 years but it will depend on their breed.

Answer 5

Hi,

Age Is Nothing but a Number

The saying goes, "an old duck is a happy duck" and it's not unusual to find contented ducks who are 7 or 8 years old. This is quite old for a bird, most chickens will live for between 4 and 5 years by way of comparison. Some of the cross bred ducks which have been bred to be good egg layers would typically live for less, maybe around 5 years.

Hope this helps !