A wave of celebrities is turning to pet ducks, embracing these feathered friends as the ultimate symbol of countryside luxury. From cozy cottages to sprawling estates, ducks are waddling into high-society homes, offering charm and shareable moments.
UK Celebrities Embrace the Duck Craze
Stacey Solomon, 36, recently showcased her two new ducks, Daisy and Delilah Solomon-Swash, on Instagram. The birds reside at her Essex home, Pickle Cottage, alongside husband Joe Swash and their five children. Solomon calls the ducks her ‘soulmates.’
Reality TV star Luisa Zissman takes duck ownership to another level with 33 birds, including Cayugas, Pekings, Indian Runners, and Aylesburys. ‘One is called Boris Johnson. He’s my favourite. I’ve also got Nicki Minaj and Cocomelon. Rishi Sunak died, I’m afraid,’ she shares. Zissman documents her ‘DuckTok’ adventures online and offers advice to fellow owners, such as Boris and Carrie Johnson, who consulted her when a duck fell ill.
Carrie Johnson, 38, received duck eggs and an incubator from Boris for her 36th birthday. The family already cared for five ducks named Twiglet, Gherkin, Black Head, Turbo, and Pickle at their Oxfordshire home. They later welcomed three ducklings. ‘Day 2 of ducklings. We’ve got 3 and they’re all still alive!… I’m exhausted,’ Carrie Johnson posted.
David and Victoria Beckham maintain seven ducks on their Cotswolds estate. Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo recently posted a video of two newly hatched ducklings scampering across his chest while relaxing on a sofa. ‘My ducklings have finally hatched, any name suggestions?’ he asked fans.
Anna Williamson, host of Celebs Go Dating, has emerged as a leading ‘duck guru’ among stars. Five years after moving to a countryside home with a lake, she began supplying hatchlings to top British celebrities.
US Stars Flock to Ducks Too
Across the Atlantic, actress Amanda Seyfried, 40, raises ducks on her Catskills Mountains farm in New York. Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart includes them in her diverse animal collection, which features horses, peacocks, and more.
Appeal of Ducks as Elite Pets
Experts highlight ducks’ countryside allure, low-maintenance care compared to larger animals, and perfect fit for social media. Once seen as basic farm creatures, ducks now define celebrity status in 2026, complementing garden ponds in upscale settings.
