There are many benefits to having ducks as pets. Ducks lay eggs and produce more eggs than chickens. They typically live for a long time – many ducks live for 10-15 years when well cared for. It is important to note that ducks produce a lot of manure. This makes them a great pet if you have a garden you’d like to keep fertilized, but it also means they can be messy. Generally, ducks are great pets: they’re friendly, and can actually produce a profit for their owners,