Combined Duck/Geese Coop Ideas Needed

[SimplicityInBloom]

I'm looking for ideas on coop/run design for a "larger" combined flock of ducks and geese. We are looking to get 10 Indian Runner ducks, 1 Cayuga, 1 Rouen, and 2 Pilgrim geese at the beginning of June. Right now we're in the planning stage, and are needing to build a new coop and run to house them. So far, much of the information about duck and goose housing that I can find online is geared towards people who have 2-3 ducks or 2-3 geese, not flocks of 12 or more ducks with a few geese as well. If you are someone that has a combined flock with a larger amount of birds, I'd love to see some pictures of your set up for inspiration.

For anyone who is interested, we plan on having a coop/run combo that is large enough and safe enough for them to be in during the day when we are not home and at night with access to the run and coop on all but the worst weather nights. We plan on letting the flock "free-range" on our fenced 5 acres when we're home (like we do with our chickens), and giving them supervised access to the garden to help control the bug population (though probably not the geese, as I actually want to get produce.)

 

[DuckyDonna]

I'm sure you already know the risk of letting them free range during the day so I won't bother going into that but at night if you don't lock them all up in a safe secure pen you won't have them for long. @Miss Lydia has both and I'm pretty sure she will agree about that. She should have some good ideas about housing them too.

 

[bluemerle]

I went with a pallet barn, though my barn is a little different from the one in that video (mine is 3 pallets for the back wall: 2 pallets "deep" with a 2 pallet divider in the middle, giving me two stalls - which I can always add more if needed). And of course, I recommend plywood siding and a proper predator apron to keep critters out.

 

[sourland]

Whatever plan you choose include an option where the breeds can be separated if necessary. Some geese become very territorial when breeding and can attack and injure/kill ducks if confined together.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I agree with @sourland having ducks geese an chickens, geese are very unpredictable when breeding season comes around I have never been able to house my ducks an geese together in one coop. My 2 geese have their own house my ducks an chickens theirs. Also ganders will mate with female ducks if given a chance and fight with drakes and yes even kill other poultry. Mine are all together within little over half fenced acre during the day and that seems to work okay for the most part. They def need security at night.

 

[countryladyNH]

DUCK/GOOSE RUN WE JUST BUILT!

The 2 of us just finished building a 'run' addition to the 'little goose coop' we built ourselves 5 years ago (with no plans, experience, fancy tools, or help!)

We had a not great, make-do, detached 'run' for several years and finally designed and built this new one onto the coop for our 3 ducks and pet goose, Gabby, and just finished! It took us only about 10 days start to finish with a lot of by hand excavating! They now have a safe, attached run with a little door for them into their coop. Soft river rock base is gentle on their feet and easy to clean.

The little garden we made built into the rock patio was a great place for some excess dirt. We made a little wattle border around it and planted it with wildflower mixed seeds.

We designed our goose coop to blend with our 250 year old house and we think the run compliments it as well...Everything was done by us on a budget and cost far less than anything pre-made and we think it's much nice too. The girls love it!