As sociable animals, ducks live in flocks. Because of this, you must keep a minimum of 2, otherwise, you will need to ensure that you can dedicate plenty of time to bonding and socializing with your duck so that it doesn’t get lonely.
The size of your flock is also going to be influenced by the space that you have available. Overcrowding can become problematic so you must make sure that this is avoided. If you have a large backyard, you will be able to house a bigger enclosure. Also, remember that you may have ducklings someday so you will need space available for these. If you have a smaller garden ensure that you stick with a manageable amount giving them plenty of space to roam around freely. The number of ducks that you get will also depend on the size of the breed. If you are going to get larger ducks, you will need to provide them with plenty of space, making sure that they aren’t too cramped.
If you are new to owning ducks you should start small before increasing the size of your flock. As such, it is recommended that you begin with between 3 to 4 adult ducks. You should also start with more ducks than you intend to keep. This will allow you to select the ducks that you want as part of your flock once any ducklings have grown.