Oasis for Castaway Waterfowl
Creating a stress-free, lifelong home for water-loving domestic farm birds.
Rescue and Rehab
Our Oasis for Castaway Waterfowl is a new project for 2025, initiated by an emergency rescue of a one-month old domestic Pekin Duck, who we named Asteroid. Bought for someone as an Easter gift, then quickly discarded — Asteroid was left behind, dirty, hungry, and entirely alone. But she didn’t disappear. We rescued her.
Why do ducks need an oasis?
Ducklings are frequently sold at farm stores and purchased as “cute” gifts, particularly around Easter time. Sadly, the bubble of good intentions is quick to burst when the recipient realized just how difficult caring for waterfowl really is. They require constant clean water, warmth in the winter, veterinary care, and other waterfowl companions to thrive. This is extremely labor intensive and can be costly. Ultimately, these domestic birds are often cast away and abandoned in backyards or dumped at a local pond where the are unable to find the right type of food or defend themselves against wild birds and predators. They live in constant struggle for survival and their lives will be cut short from freezing, starvation, injury, or disease.
Your donation directly supports the lives of animals!
The average cost to provide food, medical care, shelter, and other basic necessities is $100 a month for each duck! Your support will not only help us to provide those basic needs, but you will help us provide enrichment and special little luxuries to keep our residents happy and entertained!
