Building new duck house

[ihavechicks]

I am going to be building a new duck house soon. My six babies are way too big for their brooder box. I am planning on a house with a attached enclosed run area. I want to keep the water and food in the run. i am also thinking about a pool, but I think they may still be too young to have a swimming area full time. Is there anything that ducks must or must not have in there house? Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Farmer Pete]

All I can say is prepare for a mess. Ducks are VERY messy. I would say keep the water away from the coop, it will help you keep your mess in your coop down a lot. The ducks will spill the water and some of the food. Good luck, and what breed of ducks do you have?

 

[Going Quackers]

In the house? depends some do put food, water others don't.. i have both here.. the biggest barn has feed/water but it can accommodate this the smaller coops i avoid it due to mess.

Good venting, predator proof the important stuff for housing... i should also add i have containers for grit/oyster shell(if their girls/ducks)

How old are they? ensure any pool or water container they don't get stuck in... ducks are not the most agile creatures.