A surprising trend sweeps through celebrity circles: pet ducks emerge as the ultimate symbol of countryside luxury. High-profile figures across the UK and US now keep these feathered friends at their estates, blending charm with low-maintenance appeal.
UK Celebrities Lead the Duck Craze
Stacey Solomon, 36, recently showcased her 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 describes the ducks as her ‘soulmates,’ capturing them cozily perched in family photos.
Reality TV star Luisa Zissman owns 33 ducks, featuring breeds like Cayugas, Pekings, Indian Runners, and Aylesburys. Standouts include her favorite, named Boris Johnson, plus Nicki Minaj and Cocomelon. She notes that Rishi Sunak passed away. Zissman shares her ‘DuckTok’ adventures online and offers advice to fellow owners, including Boris and Carrie Johnson, who consulted her during a duck’s illness.
Carrie Johnson, 38, received duck eggs and an incubator from Boris for her 36th birthday. The family already cared for five ducks—Twiglet, Gherkin, Black Head, Turbo, and Pickle—at their Oxfordshire home. They later hatched three ducklings, prompting Carrie to post: ‘Day 2 of ducklings. We’ve got 3 and they’re all still alive!… I’m exhausted.’
David and Victoria Beckham maintain seven ducks on their Cotswolds estate. Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo shared a video of two freshly hatched ducklings scampering across his chest while relaxing on a sofa, asking followers: ‘My ducklings have finally hatched, any name suggestions?’
Presenter Anna Williamson, known from Celebs Go Dating, serves as a ‘duck guru’ for stars. Five years after moving to a countryside home with a lake, she supplies hatchlings to top British celebrities.
US Stars Join the Flock
In the United States, 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 spans horses to peacocks.
Why Ducks Captivate the Elite
Experts highlight ducks’ countryside allure, ease of care compared to larger animals, and perfect fit for viral social media. Once seen as mere farmyard birds, ducks now grace celebrity ponds, redefining 2026 status symbols beyond cars and fashion.
