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I'm looking at getting ducks (I'm thinking 2?) but there were a few things I am unsure about and need advice/help on
1-what sex to get? Female or male? I want two of the same sex so don't get lots of ducklings!
2- do you clip their wings so they can't fly? Or are their flight feathers you can remove, which seems like a nicer thing to do?!
3- how often/much/what do they need feeding?
4- Im getting a shed to keep them in, what do I need to make sure is in the shed? E.g, water, food, bedding etc.
5- how much time do they take to look after per day?
6- how often/long will they need to be let out in a run for per day? And in the winter or just warmer months?
7- will the shed need to have a heater or something in the winter?
And finally...what is the best breed to get? I definitely don't want to raise them for meat, I'm not overly fussed about eggs, but I would like low maintenance and quiet ducks...not sure neighbours fancy being woken up at 2am by a noisy duck! Also preferably small, and not needing a lot of food/big water areas?
Hope someone can help, any advice appreciated!
1-what sex to get? Female or male? I want two of the same sex so don't get lots of ducklings!
2- do you clip their wings so they can't fly? Or are their flight feathers you can remove, which seems like a nicer thing to do?!
3- how often/much/what do they need feeding?
4- Im getting a shed to keep them in, what do I need to make sure is in the shed? E.g, water, food, bedding etc.
5- how much time do they take to look after per day?
6- how often/long will they need to be let out in a run for per day? And in the winter or just warmer months?
7- will the shed need to have a heater or something in the winter?
And finally...what is the best breed to get? I definitely don't want to raise them for meat, I'm not overly fussed about eggs, but I would like low maintenance and quiet ducks...not sure neighbours fancy being woken up at 2am by a noisy duck! Also preferably small, and not needing a lot of food/big water areas?
Hope someone can help, any advice appreciated!
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