wintering chickens and ducks

  1. jennasips

    Should I put a heater in my duck house?

    I recently purchased an insulated dog house for my one male Pekin duck and I’m worried that it isn’t keeping him warm enough. The dog house is from the company Dog Palace and they offer an extra feature of a heater that would be safe for my use. I worry about not leaving him water at night but...
    • jennasips
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    • coop heater duck duck house new england wintering chickens and ducks
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    • Forum: Ducks
  2. Bettyboop7499

    Crazy egg numbers..

    Hello BYC, I have 4 Plymouth Barred Rock hens that started laying this year. I was getting four eggs a day, then started just getting three but yesterday I got five?? Do hens sometimes lay multiple eggs? That is the only explanation, I have other chicks but they are not old enough and have never...
  3. HuffleClaw

    How do YOU winterize your coop?

    Starting this because winter is coming soon! Here in Alabama, winterizing isn’t necessary. I’m starting this thread for people who need advice on how to properly winterize a chicken/duck/poultry coop. Let’s get to it!
  4. Runt of the Flock

    Chickens + Ducks =??

    If i were to have a duck mixed with my free range chicken flock, would it be ok? Does it need to be more than one duck? Also, do they need swim water during the winter when i keep them inside? Should they be inside with the chickens during the winter?
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