Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. 
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Hello,
I have a young call duck. Have you ever considered getting ducks? Well, I can help. First decide if you are getting eggs, ducklings, or ducks. ALL of those methods work, but in this thread I will explain care of Ducks.
Decide if you want free-range ducks or not. If you do want free-range duck you will only need a coop. You will need to lock them in there for 2 weeks. (feeding and watering them everyday of course). If they do not come back at night after you release them at the 2 week mark, round them up, and lock them in again for 1 week. Keep repeating this until they come back to the coop at night by themselves.
You will want a pen that is un-escapable, unless you are planning on having free-range ducks. For a pen, I suggest using Cedar posts, 2x4 boards, rabbit or chicken wire, and staple fasteners. You will also need a post hole digger and a hammer. Another thing you will need is screws and a screw gun. there is other methods, but thats how I built mine. You will also need a coop, or a lean-to. For that you will need hinges, if you are building a door, which you should, 2x4 boards (the length depends on the size of the shelter), plywood, screws, and a screw gun.
Now, to keep your duck happy you will want to have shallow kiddy pool. They will eat Cracked Corn, which is sold at feed stores. My mini call duck eats 1 cup per day. Supply them with fresh water at all times. Over the winter you should lock them in their coop until the snow melts. Because of this you need a fairly large coop with places to nest, roost, and breed (if your ducks breed).
If you have chickens you can just plop a duck in with them and they should get along. Care for your duck(s) as you would you chicken(s). Ducks don't like to be alone. Get them a buddy. I keep my duck with my goat, the goat is it's mommy! They should get along with most animals just no hunting dogs. Make sure if you are keeping your ducks with the other animal the pen is suitable for the needs of both animals.
This is only a brief description. Comment or message me if you have any questions or concerns.
GOOD LUCK!
I have a young call duck. Have you ever considered getting ducks? Well, I can help. First decide if you are getting eggs, ducklings, or ducks. ALL of those methods work, but in this thread I will explain care of Ducks.
Decide if you want free-range ducks or not. If you do want free-range duck you will only need a coop. You will need to lock them in there for 2 weeks. (feeding and watering them everyday of course). If they do not come back at night after you release them at the 2 week mark, round them up, and lock them in again for 1 week. Keep repeating this until they come back to the coop at night by themselves.
You will want a pen that is un-escapable, unless you are planning on having free-range ducks. For a pen, I suggest using Cedar posts, 2x4 boards, rabbit or chicken wire, and staple fasteners. You will also need a post hole digger and a hammer. Another thing you will need is screws and a screw gun. there is other methods, but thats how I built mine. You will also need a coop, or a lean-to. For that you will need hinges, if you are building a door, which you should, 2x4 boards (the length depends on the size of the shelter), plywood, screws, and a screw gun.
Now, to keep your duck happy you will want to have shallow kiddy pool. They will eat Cracked Corn, which is sold at feed stores. My mini call duck eats 1 cup per day. Supply them with fresh water at all times. Over the winter you should lock them in their coop until the snow melts. Because of this you need a fairly large coop with places to nest, roost, and breed (if your ducks breed).
If you have chickens you can just plop a duck in with them and they should get along. Care for your duck(s) as you would you chicken(s). Ducks don't like to be alone. Get them a buddy. I keep my duck with my goat, the goat is it's mommy! They should get along with most animals just no hunting dogs. Make sure if you are keeping your ducks with the other animal the pen is suitable for the needs of both animals.
This is only a brief description. Comment or message me if you have any questions or concerns.
GOOD LUCK!
