pond
-
Can ducks make use of a wooded swamp?? Thoughts, concerns, and experience needed!
Hello all! Recently me and my family were invited by my grandparents to move from our 1 acre city yard onto their 20 acre plot of land in Michigan with them. They are getting older, and cannot take care of the place like they used to. Nothing is decided as of yet, but as the dreamer I am, I...- Ozarkhomesteader
- Thread
- duck ducks homestead livestock pond poultry swamp waterfowl woods
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Ducks
-
Dealing with wild predatorial birds killing ducks
I live in a very rural area of north Idaho and I have a great many predatorial birds to contend with here on my farm. The Eagles and Herons fishing in my ponds is not a problem I enjoy watching the Eagles hit the water of my largest pond down behind the barn and pull out a 22 inch large mouth...- MountainGaurdian
- Thread
- decoy ducks pond predatorial birds
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Predators and Pests
-
Duck Pond Expansion!
My 11 ducks are finally getting to enjoy a big pond! They love it so much, they practically live in it. It’s about 4-5 feet deep. Still got to plant some ornamental grass and put rocks around the edge but it’s perfect for them! :celebrate It might look like there are some headless ducks in the... -
Duck Nesting Boxes & Pond Questions
I have 2 swedish blue ducks that are 6 weeks old now. I have them in with my chickens and I plan to keep them in the coop with my chickens as they get older. I would like to free range my ducks and let them spend their time during the day in my big pond...I'm wondering if I should be worried...- HendricksonHomestead
- Thread
- blue swedish ducks duck coop ducks hendricksonhomestead nesting box pond questions swedish blue ducks
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Ducks
-
Do you help your birds keep cool?
My bigger birds learned about the delights of wading in water to cool off but my younger birds are staying under the low, bushy palms when temps hit 95 degrees. I just ordered this mister and I'm going to set it up over that palm. Have you tried a mister or do you have any other techniques for...- Ra_
- Thread
- chickens heat mist pond pool summer temp temperature water
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
-
Duck coop space and pool ideas?
We are in the process of splitting our ducks and chicks before they fully mature. We have a duck enclosure plan but want to make sure our space is appropriate for them. We have 7 ducks. The indoor space we will have is about 10'x3' by 3' high. The run area has more option but currently planned... -
Ducks Enjoying Pond!
Ducks enjoying their pond. We just built a temporary one for today. We’re working on a bigger one! :love -
Pet Ducks Dumped in Neighborhood Pond, Help?
Alright, I feel as I should explain the sad story of these ducks and then get into my questions. I'm going to say straight away I'm sorry if I say anything wrong, this is my first time owning ducks. And warning there is a lot of reading ahead. A little backstory in the area I live; My... -
When can my ducklings go for a swim?
I just got my 2 babies from a feed and supply store.. they told me they were 2 weeks old. Is there a way to know their age more accurately? Anyhow I’m in southern Louisana and it’s hot and sunny so I’m not worried about them catching any chills but are they ready to swim? I planned on...- DaSouthernYankee
- Thread
- babies ducks pond
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Ducks
-
How to secure a pond
Hi All, i have this beautiful, semi-natural pond on my property and would love to use it for my duckies: Semi-natural? - It fills up naturally with rainwater - that's why it is looking so muddy on one picture - but has an artificial overflow that drains into a small creek. Here is the...- WannaBeHillBilly
- Thread
- pond secure pond for ducks
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ducks
-
A turtle hatch!
Just to share a different kind of hatching story :jumpy:D... My mother and I have been building aquaponics systems in her urban backyard the past five years or so. She is all about teaching kids/people how to farm in the city and live 'sustainably', thus we had a few nice big koi aquaponic...- Raptorchick
- Thread
- hatching hatching eggs pond turtle
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Other Pets & Livestock
-
D
Vacation: Do you lets your ducks stay in their run or hire someone to coop them?
Hi, We have 2 welsh harlequin pet drakes that were born in April. They are full size now and are handsomely sporting their big boy feathers. We have an 8x16 foot fully enclosed run - 1/2 wire cloth sides and top with buried or aproned cloth surrounding the run. The run includes a pond (with an...- Duck_Duck_Dog
- Thread
- coop duck ducks night night return to coop pond preditor preditors run vacation
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Ducks
-
Pond
Has anybody ever made a pond before? We have always wanted one and are thinking of adding one but I guess I'm just not sure which kind is best? Like one of the hard plastic molds or the flexible liner stuff. We recently found one of the hard plastic ones at our local dump but it's not very big...- ShrekDawg
- Thread
- gold fish goldfish koi pond pond fish pond liner pond liners ponds preform pond
- Replies: 53
- Forum: Other Pets & Livestock
-
D
Intorducing Ducks to a Catfish pond
I have a 1/2 acre surface area pond with some pretty good depth at you move towards the dam. This pond was recently stocked with a good number of channel cats, a few blue cats, a half dozen grass carp, and 1000 minnows for forage. I do feed these fish as the idea was to raise the catfish up to... -
When to introduce to big pond
Hi. In November we ended up with a flock of ducks that had been dumped off at an Animal Control. They went to a rescue that I volunteer for and since we already had chickens, they came my way. We worked our way through the winter getting to know about ducks and we're thoroughly enjoying the...- Rhonda Gelstein
- Thread
- pekins pond rescue young
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Ducks
-
M
Newbie Question: Keeping Ducks w/ Slow Moving Creek??
Hello Everyone, new to the group for the purpose of research and getting answers from those with experience. My wife and I have a small creek in our back yard. Its only about 15 ft wide, has a nice swimming hole in our spot that's several feet deep. Below the swimming hole is a series of... -
M
Wisdom Needed! final duck breed choices
I am ready to place an order for ducklings, first time owner. I’m having a tough time with a few decisions; ANY AND ALL ADVICE is welcome!!! I want layers and meat. I am interested in having a large flock eventually. I have narrowed it down to: RUNNERS, for eggs and garden duty. I am...- MrsPulcher
- Thread
- muscovies muscovy new duck owner pond runner ducks runners saxony duck silver appleyard
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ducks
-
Duck House/fence near pond?
I am curious.....We have a 2 1/2 acre pond....If I put the duck house near the pond do I need to have a fence/run? Will they be on the pond all day? I am guessing I should have some sort of fence so I can put their feed and water in there and then just let them into the pond after they ate? THANKS!- onfire24222
- Thread
- ducks fence pond run
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Ducks
-
They don’t like their pond anymore
My pair of Swedish ducks no longer swim in their little pond. They haven’t gone in since October! It’s bathtub sized, so not big, and I just can’t figure it out lol! Now I realize it’s winter and there is usually ice in the morning, but the days have been in the 40s and 50s. They still love...- Animal family
- Thread
- duck pond swimming
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Ducks
-
Duck Pond Plant Suggestions
Hello! I'm a new member of BYC, but I've been an avid reader for about a year now. My husband and I have a large flock at our family farm in the country, and a very small flock at our backyard "urban farm" in town. My husband is a permaculture farmer, and he has transformed our suburban home...- what.the.duck
- Thread
- duck muscovy plants pond
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ducks