- Nov 15, 2009
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Hi there -
This weekend I am adopting two Pekin drakes that were abandoned at a local park. The Humane Society estimates they are about 1 1/2 years old - they've been waiting for adoption since early February. I've never had ducks before, so am trying to learn everything I can from the experts - YOU!
A couple questions:
Do ducks go into their house at night like chickens? I love the fact my hens (2 BR, 1 EE) put themselves to bed - will ducks do the same thing?
Can I feed the ducks the same layer crumbles I use for my hens?
Can I transport the ducks in two cardboard cat carriers - it will take me about an hour to drive home from the Humane Society.
I plan to lock the ducks in the chicken coop at night for now, and will switch them to a large dog crate next month (my son borrowed it for his new puppy) as I think the coop may be a bit cramped with three chickens and two ducks. I plan to let them free range with the chickens during the day. I have a fountain with a tin washtub at the base that will provide dipping water for them during the week, and I'll put a kiddie pool on the weekends when I have more time to spend with them.
Is there anything else I should be prepared for?
Thanks!!!
This weekend I am adopting two Pekin drakes that were abandoned at a local park. The Humane Society estimates they are about 1 1/2 years old - they've been waiting for adoption since early February. I've never had ducks before, so am trying to learn everything I can from the experts - YOU!
A couple questions:
Do ducks go into their house at night like chickens? I love the fact my hens (2 BR, 1 EE) put themselves to bed - will ducks do the same thing?
Can I feed the ducks the same layer crumbles I use for my hens?
Can I transport the ducks in two cardboard cat carriers - it will take me about an hour to drive home from the Humane Society.
I plan to lock the ducks in the chicken coop at night for now, and will switch them to a large dog crate next month (my son borrowed it for his new puppy) as I think the coop may be a bit cramped with three chickens and two ducks. I plan to let them free range with the chickens during the day. I have a fountain with a tin washtub at the base that will provide dipping water for them during the week, and I'll put a kiddie pool on the weekends when I have more time to spend with them.
Is there anything else I should be prepared for?
Thanks!!!