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My recycled wood duck coop.
I wanted to share my duck coop I built this summer -fall (it took a long time lol). I have never built anything before and used all old wood sitting around the farm. Some from broken corals, old chop house ext. My expenses were the screws, 2 sheets of plywood and a used window I got at a...- DellaNTuff
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Anyone use this?
has anyone used a heat source like this one, or have any comments or advice about it? I wanted something more fire proof for my 2 duck coop.- Animal family
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- duck coop heater winter
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Winter Shelters for Ducks
This is my first winter with poultry. I've got the chicken winter situation pretty well figured out but I'm not so sure about my ducks. I have a wire cage that they go into at night and I have a tarp over the top and sides, the back side is sheltered but not tarped, i.e. it's not going to get... -
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Hellloooo! Newbie here
Hello everybody! I live in Central Florida, the weather here is usually hot but sometimes during the winter, it gets kinda cold (Florida cold). I've been debating on chicken vs ducks, so far I'm leaning towards ducks. I do not have anything yet, I still have to fence my backyard, I live in... -
Question on ready-made coops from tractor supply
Hi! I’m wondering if anyone has experience purchasing a premade chicken coop from tractor supply? (Coops like this https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/innovation-pet-deluxe-farm-house-chicken-coop-up-to-8-chickens-1223544?cm_sp=20180829-_-LABOR+DAY-_-Deluxe+Farm+House+Chicken+Coop) Also...- Minjojojo
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Cheap Pen for 2 Ducks?
Does anyone know where I can get an appropriately sized pen for two ducks for a reasonable price? I need one that would be able to keep other animals out.- KatriniaNB
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How to keep duck coop dry?
So, I constantly have to change the straw in my duck coop because every 2-3 days it's soaked. I know ducks are just messy animals by nature, but I was wondering if there was anything I could do to kind of stop it from getting so soaked so often? I put down about 1/3 bale of straw every time I... -
Duck coop question
My town ordinance explicitly says no chickens & chicken coops allowed - but no mention of ducks. I took this to mean that ducks are not forbidden, and thus my two Muscovies named Kitty Cat & Puppy Dog joined my family. If I build a coop in my backyard which essentially looks like and could...- Minjojojo
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Ducks are messy drinkers! How do you keep shaving dry-ish?
I am looking for a creative way to contain all the water that seems spray all over my ducks house. When they drink they just splash all over the place and my shavings get soaked. The ducks have a huge pond to play in but I keep fresh clean water in the house that they drink during mealtime... -
Help Me Design A Smell Free Coop And Run For 12 Ducks
I have to get rid of the majority of my ducks. It's costing around $70 dollars a week to feed our 50 ducks, and we buy the cheapest food possible, straight from the feed mill. I have 12 that I really like, I'll go over them now. They are in order of age, although I'll list their groups they hang...- lena_
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Input requested on adjusting building plans for duck coop
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension-aben/buildingplans/poultry https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/aben-plans/5400.pdf The plans can also be found on pages 64-65 of "How to Build Animal Housing: 60 Plans for Coops, Hutches, Barns, Sheds, Pens, Nest Boxes, Feeders, Stanchions, and Much More" by Carol Ekarius...- Childwanderer
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Taming my new ducks and building them a lovely new home
Hello everyone! I'm a first time duck mama, I just took home my two Shetland Duck girls. The guy I got them from was re homing them as they didn't get on with the rest of his ducks and they would not let them get any food. They are not in the best condition and one of them is particularly... -
A-Frame Duck House + Day Shelter
House Dimensions: 4'x6' Elevated 6" off ground Floor Space: 24 sq. ft. Door size: 12"x12" This house comfortably fits 6 ducks (4 sq. ft. of floor space per duck), but could easily fit 10-12 ducks as mine only utilize the back half (12 sq. ft.). I attached 1 out of 4 side panels of the a-frame...- gingerviolinist
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- duck coop duck house shelter
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Chicken and Duck Coop Combo
Hello everyone, I currently have a small coop with chickens living above and the ducks living in the space below. This was just a temporary summer home for them. With autumn soon approaching, I need to build a winterized coop. I would like to see pictures and hear about your experience with...- Beakertheduck
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Share your duck coops!
Hello! I am seeking inspiration for duck coops. Layout, design, functionality, etc. If you have pictures to share, that would be great! I am curious to know how others keep their ducks. I live in NY and experience moderately cold winters & warm summers. I currently use an old walk in...- Niche Flock
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Duck Coop help!
I am wanting to build my own duck coop/duck run for my 4 ducks. I want it to be large enough that they'll be comfortable if they are locked in it all day. I also am building a run in that'll be like a dog house so I can lock them in at night. What demensions should I make the whole cage? 8x8'...- Puddles7.15.17
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Favorite duck coop bedding?
What is your favorite duck coop bedding? I am in the process of building a new duck coop and it will be substantially bigger than their current one. (It will be 7'x12', I have 6 ducks and plan on getting more.) I currently use pine shavings but if I use that in the next coop my costs will... -
Favorite bedding for a duck coop
I'm currently in the process of building a duck coop. The one I am making is substantly bigger than where they are at now. (Will be 7x12, I have 6 ducks and I plan on getting more.) I currently use pine shavings and I clean it out daily. If I use that in the next coop then it will cost a lot of...- RCAKB
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Best Duck feed?
Hi everyone :) I am happy to say that I am now (finally) a duck mom! I have been feeding all of my ducks organic and non-gmo feed from the beginning, but am curious to get other opinions on types of duck feed. I know there are better options than Dumor (even though it's organic) but I'm stumped...- bsides2007
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Duck run: questions!
We are getting our very first batch of ducklings next week! Starting out with 5 little girls, and I'm hoping to add a pair geese to the mix eventually. started building my 4'x8' duck house, and it's going very well. I'm planning to build a 20'x15' run, but I have some questions: I live just...