DUCKS IN THE WATER. Ducks on the river bank. Ducks crossing a street. Ducks in a park, in a front yard, on a courthouse lawn. I’ve spotted ducks in all of these places, but never in a pet stroller.
Yet, early last Saturday afternoon, along came Finn the duck riding in the basket of a stroller pushed by her owner, Korey of West Concord. He was wheeling her past the Rice County government services building, which caused four of us to pause and inquire about the oddity before us.
Seems Finn was the sole duckling in last year’s hatch, leaving Korey with one option, to care for her. He raises over 150 “birds”—ducks, chickens, geese, guinea hens…and sells eggs.
Finn follows him everywhere. She even accompanies him into businesses like Lowe’s Home Improvement, her favorite store, according to Korey. The female duck sits on his shoulder. And if she flies off while at home, she always comes back.
The affectionate connection between the two is obvious. As Korey stroked her back, Finn’s tail wagged. Just like a dog.
He got the stroller recently, partially to protect Finn from dogs and other dangers while they’re out an about. I’m quite certain she’s relatively safe given Korey’s attentive care. Back home Finn has a wading pool for splashing and swimming. Yup, Finn is just a little bit spoiled.
© Copyright 2026 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
Oh, for cute! Korey has a Facebook page, “The Adventures Of Finn” at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577352842613
Thanks for including that FB link. I found that, too, after I had this post written and scheduled. I was out of town yesterday, not on my computer and therefore forgot to update and add this FB info. So thank you for doing that.
I’ve not seen a duck in a stroller before either Audrey. It’s awesome that Korey takes such great care of Finn. We all need someone to love us as much as we love them. 💕
Yes, we all need love. It was a first for me seeing a duck in a stroller.
I met Finn at Lowe’s one day with my friend Kristin who knows Korey. I actually got to pet Finn and I was having a stressful time in my life and I calmed down inside as I petted her. She was fun I know she likes her neck area rubbed like a dog. It’s nice to see other animals in life provide comfort to those of us who need it.
Roxy, I’m so glad you met Finn and that she helped you feel better.
this is so cute and sweet. i’ll bet you couldn’t believe your eyes!
No, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Finn made all of us smile.
I love Finn! Fun to see a duck in a stroller and quite unexpected!
It was fun. We were all smiling.
💞💞💞Wonderful!
It was simply fun to see Finn and duck. She made us all smile.