I am living in Le Bic (Quebec, Canada). Most predators are wolves, stoats, weasels, racoons. I let my ducks outside when they are 1 month old, so I usually don't have problems with flying predators. Don't have other animals for now except poultry.
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Since we have more and more ducks, we are considering to get an animal that could become our livestock guardian.
Do you have experience with livestock guardians other than dogs ? If so, please share your experience.
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I kinow how messy they are. I have the chance to have ducks during summertime. Having water inside the barn is not the thing I prefer, but I cannot imagine how to have water outside only. When it's snowing, the waterers disappear, when it's windy it's not good for ducks, and when it's cold (and...
Thanks to all ! I think I'll use a lot of wood shavings. The barn is well ventilated. I may build a small insulated coop inside with a heater, if they want to have extra heat. I'll have places for water and baths inside too, and let them out when the temperature isn't too harsh (not too windy).
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I live in Canada, and it gets really cold during winter (-15 F), and we get a lot of snow. I am planning to have ducks next summer, as usual, but would like to keep some for wintertime. I was wondering if anybody that lives in a similar climate has tips as how to setup your barn for your...
Has anyone tried the Red Brand Apron Fence (see link below) for keeping predators out (foxes, raccoons, etc.) ? I would love to have comments to see if I give it a go. Thanks !
https://www.louispage.com/blog/bid/66585/why-you-need-black-vinyl-coated-apron-fence
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I have Duclair, Saxony, Silver Appleyard, Rouen and Blue Swedish ducks. The eggs have hatched in an incubator, so they were all mixed. I cannot see the difference between the Duclair and Saxony (both yellow). At what age should I be able to observe a difference and be able to...
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I have 41 ducks, and at 4 weeks they will start eating different food (breeders and meat). I would like to know who's a male and who's a female in order to make the 2 groups. Has anyone used the cloaca technique at 4 weeks. I have tried at a couple of days, but I wasn't able to see...
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I have the following duck species and I am wondering if I should butcher them at 16 weeks, or earlier, or later. The goal is to have delicious tender meat, of course.
- Rouen
- Duclair
- Blue Swedish
- Silver Appleyards
- Saxony
Thanks for your input !
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I am looking forward to make a plucking machine. I have found plans on the net. Does anyone has constructed one/has recommandations (plans, type) or tips. I have 20 ducks, and not willing to spend 500$ on this.
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Thanks ! I can post pictures later when I come back to the farm. But since they're 1 month old only, I presume that it can be quite normal. I tought this would appear quite early. Thanks again !
When do the red wattles around the bill of the Muscovies start to appear. I have bought some and I am starting to think that they are Mullard since I don't see amy wattles coming out after 4 weeks.
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I will have my first Muscovy in 1 month. I have ordered 12 of them. I am building their house for when they are old enough to stay outside. I will lock them up at night to avoid predation. I will keep them only about 4 months, so only during summertime. I was wondering what...