cmspivey
In the Brooder
Hey there, everyone! So, here's a bit of background...
I've always wanted ducks... For as long as I can remember. After a few failed incubations, I decided I'd just get some ducklings and raise em' rather than hatch my own. We bought three straight run Cayuga ducklings on June 27th! I finally did it and got my dream birds. They were hatched on June 10th, just 4 days after my girlfriend's birthday! Sirius, Koriand'r and Ramona. They've been in the brooder for a few weeks now, and it is to the point now, where I need to build their house and run... Or just their coop. Whatever you wanna call it!
HERE'S WHERE I NEED SOME HELP!
So, I've never had ducks or chickens before... This is my first go at it! That being said, I've never had to build a duck house/run. I understand that with the Cayuga's size, I'm going to want at least 4 sq. ft. per bird. I know I need to have a sizable run for em' too. I just... I really don't know where to start. I'm struggling to find any blueprints or simple guides online for a decent build that won't break the bank. Time is ticking and these babies aren't getting smaller. They're going to be outgrowing the brooder VERY soon and I need to get this figured out this week. I'm looking for plans, tips, advice, even just a materials list that I can piece together.
I'm not the most handy guy out there... More of a literature and birdwatching kinda dude. I've got the help I need through my girlfriend and her father, but I still need to pick up the materials for the build and I have no clue, like I stated before, where to even start. Maybe I'm overthinking, but if anyone can help me, I know they'll be here.
AND YES, I KNOW I SHOULD'VE BEEN MORE PREPARED!
I'm well aware that my preparation skills are lacking, as I should've had this done WAY in advance... But I saw the ducklings for sale, and I jumped the gun! It happens to all of us from time to time.
Beyond not having the coop up, everything else has been conducted as instructed based on my previous research and the tips/advice given to me by a close friend that breeds and raises waterfowl, poultry, and horses.
TLDR
I got excited and bought ducklings before I built their coop. Time is running out and the babies are outgrowing their brooder. I need an effective, yet, affordable plan to get this coop setup, but I have no clue as to where to begin. The most helpful thing for me would be a materials list and a simple to read and understand blueprint, I guess... Any help, tips, advice... Anything will be greatly appreciated.
HERE ARE MY BABIES! THE BIGGEST ONE IS SIRIUS, THE MEDIUM SIZED ONE IS KORI, AND THE SMALL ONE IS RAMONA! <3
I've always wanted ducks... For as long as I can remember. After a few failed incubations, I decided I'd just get some ducklings and raise em' rather than hatch my own. We bought three straight run Cayuga ducklings on June 27th! I finally did it and got my dream birds. They were hatched on June 10th, just 4 days after my girlfriend's birthday! Sirius, Koriand'r and Ramona. They've been in the brooder for a few weeks now, and it is to the point now, where I need to build their house and run... Or just their coop. Whatever you wanna call it!
HERE'S WHERE I NEED SOME HELP!
So, I've never had ducks or chickens before... This is my first go at it! That being said, I've never had to build a duck house/run. I understand that with the Cayuga's size, I'm going to want at least 4 sq. ft. per bird. I know I need to have a sizable run for em' too. I just... I really don't know where to start. I'm struggling to find any blueprints or simple guides online for a decent build that won't break the bank. Time is ticking and these babies aren't getting smaller. They're going to be outgrowing the brooder VERY soon and I need to get this figured out this week. I'm looking for plans, tips, advice, even just a materials list that I can piece together.
I'm not the most handy guy out there... More of a literature and birdwatching kinda dude. I've got the help I need through my girlfriend and her father, but I still need to pick up the materials for the build and I have no clue, like I stated before, where to even start. Maybe I'm overthinking, but if anyone can help me, I know they'll be here.


I'm well aware that my preparation skills are lacking, as I should've had this done WAY in advance... But I saw the ducklings for sale, and I jumped the gun! It happens to all of us from time to time.
Beyond not having the coop up, everything else has been conducted as instructed based on my previous research and the tips/advice given to me by a close friend that breeds and raises waterfowl, poultry, and horses.
TLDR
I got excited and bought ducklings before I built their coop. Time is running out and the babies are outgrowing their brooder. I need an effective, yet, affordable plan to get this coop setup, but I have no clue as to where to begin. The most helpful thing for me would be a materials list and a simple to read and understand blueprint, I guess... Any help, tips, advice... Anything will be greatly appreciated.
HERE ARE MY BABIES! THE BIGGEST ONE IS SIRIUS, THE MEDIUM SIZED ONE IS KORI, AND THE SMALL ONE IS RAMONA! <3