Duckling Once Alone at Tractor Supply Finds a Home and Wins Over TikTok

An update that many online have been anticipating has arrived. A single duckling, the last of her group at Tractor Supply, was adopted by a couple, and she now has a permanent home.

TikTok users have been drawn into the tale, and the clip’s caption fills in the details: “From lonely duckling to completely at home. She’s claimed her spaces, claimed her duck daddy, and somehow claimed all of our hearts too. Never alone again.”

The footage goes beyond what one might expect. At the start, the duck stands on her new dad’s wrist, then waddles toward his face to groom him. She pecks at his shirt and mustache while he looks at her fondly. Viewers then see her new life: spending time with her dog friends, interacting with a robot vacuum, and taking a bath in the sink. The video concludes with on-screen text stating, “She’s thriving.” That point is unmistakable.

Commenters reacted with enthusiasm to the bird’s happy ending. “What a lucky duck,” @The Disney Crew wrote. A segment of the internet appears to have followed her story closely. As @Over40HoodedEyes commented, “Idk how I ended up on DuckTok, but I’m loving it.” Whether watching enough duck videos will change our recommendations is uncertain. Still, @salted_earth may have offered the most notable observation: “Her wittle flipper flopper feet.”

This video comes after an earlier one that showed the baby duck, Daisy, arriving home from the Tractor Supply Store for the first time. In that initial clip, more of the duckling’s setup is visible. Numerous commenters also shared stories about their own ducks. For those wondering how to keep ducks at home, the following information may help.

Is it possible to keep a duck as a pet?

Ducks can do well as pets, but three considerations matter. First, your duck will likely need a companion. In a comment on another video, this duck’s owner assures viewers, “She’s doing very well and has integrated with my small chicken flock!” So that need appears to be addressed.

Second, ducks generally prefer to be outdoors for much of the time, though they can spend some time inside occasionally. Third, while indoors, you will probably need to plan for bathroom breaks. A top comment on the video from @Jamie Carter asks, “So, like, does she just go to the bathroom where ever?” Experts suggest duck diapers for this purpose. Another follow-up video, perhaps showing how the waste is handled, would be welcome.