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Duck run
Hello, duck owners - I have posted about some issues I'm having with my six very horny female runner ducks in a few places, but I'm running out of ideas. Three of them are about 18 months old, and three are about 8 months old. After a long, slow integration process, they were getting along... -
Duck/Goose run we just built!
DUCK/GOOSE RUN WE JUST BUILT! The 2 of us just finished building a 'run' addition to the 'little goose coop' we built ourselves 5 years ago (with no plans, experience, fancy tools, or help!) We had a not great, make-do, detached 'run' for several years and finally designed and built this new...- countryladyNH
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Duck flooring
Hi all! I have a flock of 6 runners, 2 cayugas and 2 ISA browns. We are currently working on their run in an attempt to keep it as dry as possible but we're having some issues. We are covering the run in concrete slabs but they keep sinking into the mud and pooling water in the centre. On one...- MolliMonster99
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Breeding pen/Drake pad
This is our summer grow out pen while we build the permanent Rivenduck for our girls and future drake. Sadly it is not themed due to time constraints and the focus on functionality, but it was and continues to be a great source of inspiration. Theory put to practice is a great way to get...- Rivenduck
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Outdoor uncovered duck run material
I live in Michigan with rain/snow in the winter. Our uncovered duck run is a muddy mess. We have clay soil and can't seem to grow grass in their area. I have seen posts recommending sand, pea gravel or wood chips. Which method works best? I have seen pros/cons for both.- Chelseasducks
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Keeping the pen clean?
Hey everyone, I just wondered what everyone's strategies were to keeping their duck pens/runs clean. I keep my ducks in pens rather than free-ranging them because they're pets and I don't want to worry about predators, etc. etc. The pens are smaller than I'd like because of space...- prestoconfuoco
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Preparing for new babies
Hello everyone, Devestating news. This last week, my two babies April and Andy were attacked by an eagle while I was changing their hay in their hutch. I am absolutley devestated and reeling from this loss. My partner and I have talked it over, and we are just duck owners at heart. So, next...- April and Andy
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Horse Tail Weed/ Mare’s Tail weed
We recently moved to a house on a river and have just found there is horse tail everywhere, including now sprouted in the ducks run we just built. Does anyone know if this is toxic to them, or if they’ll be okay and leave it be? I know I’ve read geese are sometimes used in pastures to eat it...- Kelseycita
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Wanting Ducks - Never had any poultry or waterfowl before looking for general setup advice
Hi all, I've been reading into ducks for a while and i'd love to get a few Indian runners for my garden! I have a few questions: - Will my shed be suitable as a duck house? (See photos) i intend to remove the window and replace with vent and add a further vent into the door - Is a run... -
Ducks - Deep Litter, Pea Gravel, Chipping?
Hi everyone! So it's about time we made life easier for ourselves! I've wanted to do a drastic overhaul of how we organise the run once we have extended it. At the moment we use pine shavings (big chunky ones) after giving up on straw. It's directly on a dirt floor and we are basically scraping... -
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New to duck keeping! Duck Run ideas
Hi, I am new to the whole duck keeping thing and have been doing a lot of searching online lately in preparation for the arrival of my two Cayugas. One thing I have been having trouble figuring out is what to do about my duck run substrate. I have been doing a lot of reading, but everyone seems... -
Rouen Ducks/Ducklings
I have 3 Rouen ducklings. I am fairly certain they are production Rouens, not show. We purchased them Blain's Farm & Fleet. They are just over 2 weeks old now. We have been feeding them duckling grower feed. They have access to water as well. We used a clean garbage can lid that's about 2'x2' as... -
Help what kind of fencing will keep predators out of duck run
I have a duck run and house that ducks spend majority of day in then I lock them up every evening/ night. We built it last year with chicken wire not realizing that wasn’t predator proof till after it was done. I couldn’t afford to change it so I lock them up at night so they are safe. Since...- Duckiemom524
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duck run material
Hi all, I am in desperate need of advice, currently I have 4 pekins outside in a "yard" run. I live in the woods so the yard is dirt, there are tree roots exposed, some rocks etc. all 4 have bumblefoot that I am also struggling to treat as all of this is very new to me! my question is... what... -
Building a small duck run
Yesterday I started building a predator proof duck run. It’s about 6x7. It’s only two feet high, so the top will be able to open up on either side. I have no building experience so I tried to make it as simple as possible. Here’s some pictures of what it looks like now. The fence is all the...- Zolamarie
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New to Ducks - need help with Run ideas ASAP
Hi there! Someone dropped off several ducklings at my parent's house (not uncommon - they have an acre lake on their property and people think, "oh! Ducks like lakes lets leave them here") but this time they dropped off 3 Pekins and a brown duck. Usually, with the wild mallards, we just help... -
Building a multi-use and simple Chicken Duck Enclosure
This spring we built a chicken duck enclosure. After much planning, reviewing and more planning, we finally threw all the ideas away and went for simple and inexpensive and the least amount of disruption to our feathered flock as possible. Creatures of Habit Chickens, and particularly ducks...- Alycea
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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...