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    Enclosure on Cement

    Hose not hide. Thanks. We are new to ducks so I really appreciate the help. The ducklings are 11 days old so we have a little time to build this.
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    Enclosure on Cement

    Oh good. There is a drain in one section so I thought we could put the pool there are surround it with some soft Astro turf. If we can section it off a bit somehow we could just hide down that area. Mr dream is a splash zone, room to roam around on the sand and hang out and then a house type...
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    Enclosure on Cement

    That sounds like a good idea. Do you have a pool? If so do you put something different around the pool? Wondering if somehow we could section off the pool and maybe put like turf around it and then do the rest of the ground sand
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    Enclosure on Cement

    The predatorproofness of the space is what initially made it seem like an option.
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    Favorite Breed--looking for buddy for our solo duckling

    He is so handsome. Thank you
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    Enclosure on Cement

    Has anyone built a duck enclosure on cement? If so, do you cover the ground with something? The ranch has a covered patio that has a drain (for the duck pool) that could potentially be used as a duck enclosure. They will have time to free range as well. We would also have a coop with...
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    Favorite Breed--looking for buddy for our solo duckling

    Favorite breed between Cayuga, Blue Swedish and Pekin and why? We have a Rouen duckling that needs a pal or two or three. Local feed store will be selling the above types of ducklings this weekend. We are open to adopting 1-3 more ducklings. Our son seems partial to the Pekin. If we get...
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    Duck Home/Enclosure

    Hi. We are looking to build a safe outdoor enclosure for two ducks. Any pointers and tips would be greatly appreciated. I've been doing lots of research and I am amazed with the options. 1) best thing to use for swimming? Kiddie pool? Easiest way to drain and clean? 2) best flooring...
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    What does your duck house look like?

    Do you have any tips on how to build this? Love it!
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    Lock Down Questions

    I know the stripes seem like Rouen but could he still be a mallard? The ducks at our pond fly.
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    Lock Down Questions

    Doug settling in to brooder
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    Lock Down Questions

    Good morning.
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    Air Sac Issue

    Dry little guy.
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    Lock Down Questions

    Thanks so much. It’s been such an incredible night. Will you be ok resting in the incubator til early morning? He looks so comfy and is resting well. What is the ideal temp for him right now?
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    Air Sac Issue

    Feels like a miracle!
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    Lock Down Questions

    Introducing Doug born at 7pm!! How long in the incubator now? Humidity is a little high at 81% Temp is 99 degree. Should I move anything out of his way as he dries? Can I open up the incubator to dry off the glass so we can see him better?
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    Lock Down Questions

    Thanks for asking. Hearing chirping and tapping and seeing a small amount of progress. Hoping the baby keeps up the strength and can break through the shell more soon. Really tough to see with all the condensation. Really jonesing to make bathroom steamy and wipe the viewing window! Don’t...
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    Lock Down Questions

    I think that is just shadows and some of my pencil marks. Heard chirping at 2:15pm. Now 3:15pm. Also heard tapping.
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    Lock Down Questions

    So hard to see, but looks like maybe he’s made a tiny bit of progress today. Today is day 29.
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    Lock Down Questions

    Hi. Therm was check and pretty accurate. Just checked and back up to 99/74%. Gave him some cheers and hoping we get to see a baby soon.
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