Does ANYONE Have Any Questions About Ducks? Anything can be Asked and Everything Will be Answered.

[Harley Chick]

You'll need to have all females. Drakes have been known to go after chicken hens to mate with them and that can be a death sentence for a hen.

Thank you Miss Lydia, i only want girls.....only have hens now, no boys allowed they tend to be trouble

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'd seriously consider netting the top and tying down with something like tie wraps so nothing can fly in or climb in.

 

[James Higson]

@James Higson every duck is different some like 6 eggs some want 30 it is up to them. All you can do it wait but once the eggs that are in the nest are getting up into day 9- they begin to lose fertility so it’s always a good idea to mark the eggs as they are laid. I do anyway. And there is also the possibility she may not go broody. But I don’t think it has been bred out of calls like it has in other domestic breeds so you have a chance of getting a broody. How many eggs are in the nest now?

 

[James Higson]

One 9 one 10 and one 7

 

[Miss Lydia]

If your going to get a broody it should be soon. @WVduckchick has Calls maybe she could help. I know she has a call that just hatched some ducklings.

 

[James Higson]

I do not mark the eggs do you think I would be better putting them in the incubator will they lay another clutch thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

How long have the eggs at that number been in the nests. That is an alternative for sure. I am not that familiar with Calls and their laying habits. @WVduckchick @shawluvsbirds and @Pyxis have Calls maybe they can help.

 

[Harley Chick]

I'd seriously consider netting the top and tying down with something like tie wraps so nothing can fly in or climb in.

My thoughts would be to have fencing (can't think of the name)on the top. I think HWC might be over kill but yes covering the top is definitely in the plans. thank you!

 

[Miss Lydia]

if I was going to keep my flock penned most of the time it would have HWC top bottom and sides. Only way you protect them honestly. Initial cost would be high but well worth it to sleep at night knowing everyone is safe.

 

[Harley Chick]

if I was going to keep my flock penned most of the time it would have HWC top bottom and sides. Only way you protect them honestly. Initial cost would be high but well worth it to sleep at night knowing everyone is safe.

Thank you, I would like to let them free range with the chickens go out in the afternoon when we get home from work but I want to make sure that IF they do have to stay contained like when we get home late, are away for the weekend or on vacation then they will have enough room and are safe. The sides of the dog kennel has HWC all the way around currently so if it's better for top too then I don't mind the cost. Few extra dollars are worth it for the safety of my girls, For them and for my piece of mind.