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Jacob04, I was just reading your earlier comments in a different thread regarding your coop...I feel silly! You know what you're doing, I didn't mean to imply otherwise. I know you've also got chickens which have slightly different housing needs, too. My pen is obviously very basic, but it...

One final note: (sorry I'm so wordy!) It seems like a lot of work and time invested, but it's definitely worth it! I hate that your first experience hasn't been the greatest. We all love just watching them. I'm sure you're aware of how cute and fun they are, but here's a little clip I took...

That's a beautiful photo, but you definitely need ducks in there! Keeping in mind that I have no idea what I'm talking about, maybe start your new flock with day old ducklings-whichever you decide to go with, maybe a mix like I have. Follow duckling protocol as far as keeping them away from the...

Oh, one thing I meant to add, I hate cooping mine up at night, but it's for their safety. Even ducks that can fly can become victims of predators. Think of the old saying "sitting duck." That is a very valid term. Here's a photo of my pen. It's got 1/4" hardware cloth which was fairly expensive...

I wanted ducks for my backyard pond, as well, and did a bit of research before getting them. Mallards can fly away, so that alone ruled them out for me. I wanted friendly, foraging ducks that would warm up to people. I opted for two Pekins (one turned out to be White and Fawn Indian Runner) and...