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My ducks lay eggs pretty much anywhere in our yard.. But we've found that they do it more under shade or under a low hanging branch or shelter. Try setting up a table-like sawhorse with some hay underneath. This will serve as a shelter/shade area for all ducks, and the hens will use it as a...

Mine are 4 wooden slabs with a board nailed across the top. Fill it with hay and there you go!

I would personaly put it on grass, allowing Birds to forage. I would be watchful for ticks, lice and other parasites. But if you do put it on blocks, there would be a draft from underneath, allowing it to stay cool in the summer. Make sure the coop is well-insulated and birds have access to the...

The black Ones are Cyugas I think, and the other two are Rouen Females. Two of my female ducks have drake feathers, so dont rely on that. Beautiful Birds!

My black Australorp, Hedvig, Is bloated sick and crawling allover with small, white worms. I need Help! She stinks and wont move without wadling and falling over. Her tail is droopy and face is pale. She will eat corn and scratch, but wont drink anywater. Im so scaredfor her! Any suggestions?