@elly21 that looks like exactly what we need- great setup! I think setting up some kind of drainage system will be the way to go.
@Amiga it's a mixed flock- 4 welsh harlequins (2 m, 2f), 2 Pekins, 2 Cayugas. I'm counting on the fact that if it gets really cold we will have the option of...
That was my thought re: the pond. Would stocking it with fish help anything or no? At any rate, I think we will try to build them their own little pool/pond instead, instead of risking destroying the pond. Re: free-ranging, I'm thinking my best bet is keeping them secure when we're not...
Thank you for your reply, it helps SO much to hear about what others do! I wish we had a basement like you do, where that setup would work... sounds so convenient! So here is the plan for the winter so far (Feel free to critique! I'll take all the insight/help we can get!) The ducks are...
Hi all! I'm new here, so of course, I have lots of questions! We're in Northern Illinois, and are looking forward to receiving our first 8 ducklings at the beginning of November. Yay!
Here's what's puzzling me at the moment: Our property is large, so I'd like to take advantage of this and free...