A new wave of celebrities is turning to pet ducks, embracing these feathered companions as the ultimate symbol of countryside luxury. From reality stars to former politicians, ducks are waddling into high-end homes across the UK and beyond.
Stacey Solomon Welcomes New Duck Companions
Stacey Solomon, 36, recently showcased her two new pet ducks, Daisy and Delilah Solomon-Swash, to fans on social media. The ducks reside at her Essex home, Pickle Cottage, alongside husband Joe Swash and their five children. Solomon describes the pair as her ‘soulmates,’ capturing them cozily perched in a shared photo.
Luisa Zissman’s Extensive Duck Collection
Reality TV personality Luisa Zissman owns 33 ducks, featuring breeds like Cayugas, Pekings, Indian Runners, and Aylesburys. Among her named favorites are Boris Johnson, Nicki Minaj, and Cocomelon, though she notes that Rishi Sunak has passed away. Zissman shares her ‘DuckTok’ experiences online and offers advice to fellow owners, including Boris and Carrie Johnson, who consulted her when one of their ducks fell ill.
Political Family Joins the Trend
Carrie Johnson, 38, received duck eggs and an incubator from Boris Johnson for her 36th birthday. The family previously cared for five ducks named Twiglet, Gherkin, Black Head, Turbo, and Pickle at their Oxfordshire home. They later hatched three ducklings, with Carrie posting, ‘Day 2 of ducklings. We’ve got 3 and they’re all still alive!… I’m exhausted.’
Other UK Stars with Ducks
David and Victoria Beckham maintain seven ducks at their Cotswolds estate. Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo recently shared a video of two newly 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, has emerged as a ‘duck guru’ after acquiring ducks five years ago upon moving to a country home with a lake. She supplies hatchlings to prominent British celebrities.
US Celebrities Embrace Ducks
Across the Atlantic, actress Amanda Seyfried, 40, raises ducks on her Catskill Mountains farm in New York. Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart includes ducks in her diverse animal collection, which spans horses to peacocks.
Reasons Behind the Duck Boom
Experts highlight ducks’ appeal: they deliver authentic rural charm, require less upkeep than larger animals, and create engaging social media content. Once seen as basic farm animals, ducks now symbolize prestige in celebrity circles. In 2026, the trend underscores that true status lies not just in fashion or vehicles, but in the pets by the garden pond.
