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want to raise ducks on 1/4 acre.

post #1 of 8
2/5/12 at 4:32am
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This is a weird question. I want to raise ducks on less than 1/4 acre. We have an old barn that could be used if necessary. I will post pictures later. Is this goal possible? I want to raise about 6. Runners preferably. 

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post #2 of 8
2/5/12 at 1:58pm

Howdy from Austin, Texas. Don't see why not. How many did you have in mind?

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OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

 

All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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post #3 of 8
2/5/12 at 3:14pm
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6. is it possible to raise all males, as  the noise of a female may disrupt neighbors?

I specialize in West-of-England-Tumblers and American Fantails..............

 

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I specialize in West-of-England-Tumblers and American Fantails..............

 

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post #4 of 8
2/10/12 at 4:38pm

I have 5 and only have a 1/4 of an acre.  They are very happy duckies.  They do run over to the neighbors when they get a chance though.  I would go for it.  Mine are Campbells 2 boys and 3 girls.  

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post #5 of 8
2/12/12 at 4:47am
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I want to do Runners......... I am going to try it. Worst-case scenario: I'm out $50.00 on a few ducks.....

I specialize in West-of-England-Tumblers and American Fantails..............

 

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I specialize in West-of-England-Tumblers and American Fantails..............

 

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post #6 of 8
2/15/12 at 6:46pm

No problem, they aren't very noisy at all, only when  you bring the dinner bucketjumpy.gif Mine are in winter runs right now, 8X30 maybe and  could easily live there all year. You won't have  any bugs!They chase bugs in the morning and spend the day lazying in the shade  after a dip in a  pool.

Caretaker to an Arabian, 2 half Arabians, a donkey,2 rat terriers, a jack Russel terrier ,a cat, , Penciled, Gray & Black  Runner ducks, Dutch Hookbill Ducks, Saxony Ducks and mini-Silkie Ducks.

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Caretaker to an Arabian, 2 half Arabians, a donkey,2 rat terriers, a jack Russel terrier ,a cat, , Penciled, Gray & Black  Runner ducks, Dutch Hookbill Ducks, Saxony Ducks and mini-Silkie Ducks.

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post #7 of 8
2/15/12 at 11:41pm

I've got 13 runners, along with their toulouse goose "mama".  The goose can get noisy but the ducks aren't. Even when they do talk, its mostly among themselves and not disruptive. They are great on bugs,too.

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post #8 of 8
2/16/12 at 3:05am
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great! I plan on doing it them............... what exactly is a winter run

I specialize in West-of-England-Tumblers and American Fantails..............

 

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I specialize in West-of-England-Tumblers and American Fantails..............

 

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