Drowning in ducks: SPCA Christchurch urging people to adopt

The SPCA Christchurch Centre has been inundated with ducks. Photo / Supplied

The SPCA Christchurch Centre is drowning in ducks with a large number of four-week-old ducklings up for adoption.

Senior communications coordinator Sarah Hutchings said it is a common problem for this time of year.

"It is spring after all. We're also about to be inundated with kittens, and just a few months ago we had a range of birds available.

"Ducks do make great pets," she said.

The ducklings need to be adopted out in pairs or more.

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"They're quacking fun to have around, but unfortunately due to the sheer volume at the centre, we're a bit overwhelmed," a post on their Facebook page said.

To qualify to adopt the ducks, you will need to have housing that allows a warm dry nesting and sleeping area as well as access to water for drinking and swimming.

• to find out more call 03 349 7057, or apply here.