Built the floating duck house....(PICS POSTED)

[Chirpy]

That is wonderful - great job! Someday your ducks will love it.

I too, am concerned about it being so accessible to predators by being right next to shore.

 

[SandRun]

Thanks for the comments. The picture is sort of deceiving. The back end of the duck house is about 6 feet from shore and once the vegetation comes in I don't think anything could jump onto the roof from shore. I am concerned that something could swim to the front and climb up on the "porch" and get in that way. The house is more a shade/storm shelter than anything else as I don't see them just getting in to be cozy all the time.

 

[jab91864]

My ducks despise any change whatsoever. Give them time and then they will like it....lol. But in the beginning and yeah sometimes that is months they won't even go near something that is new or been moved unless forced to and then they raise a huge ruckus.

Good job!!!!

Julie

 

[blueskylen]

Thanks so much for the pics and plans!! We have just gotten 2 ducks - peking and khaki - and have a large pond that i have been wondering how to get a pen close to, so that our dog and other critters wont be able to get at them- this is perfect!! i really like the decorative painting too. Now I have to round up the buckets with lids

 

[petitesphinx]

wow!

We're looking for ideas for our duck homes...this is great! How are they taking to it now?

 

[gumpsgirl]

It just now saw this thread. I must have missed it in May. That house is completely awesome!!! How'd they do in it during the summer?

 

[SandRun]

Sorry haven't kept up with this post in awhile. So here's the update.

The ducks have never so much as thought about getting into that duck house. I have a better chance of walking on the moon than seeing ducks get into that thing. ALL THAT HARD WORK, and I'll probably take it out in the spring.

C'est la vie

 

[xke4]

Here is my daughter paddling out to my duck house. I use it to provide sanctuary to wild ducks that visit my pond. It offers them safety from the coyotes and raccoons.

I have frequent turtle visitors to the "Do Duck Inn" as well as Mallards and Wood Ducks.
Be patient. They will get used to seeing it there and will eventually use it.

 

[nettie]

perhaps another entrance might ease your mind of something getting in and eating your poor duckies... If you give them another out, they can at least have another exit if something comes in the front...

 

[sweetshoplady]

That is neat! Yay to you and your dad and your best helper there!

I love it! How did you keep the lids on the buckets? Are they glued?