Duck moats?

[Enigmius]

Has anyone ever created a "chicken moat" around their garden, designed for ducks instead of chickens?

 

[chickens really]

Not sure what you mean?..The Ducks would be in the water all the time..

 

[Enigmius]

No water at all. It’s a dry moat created by two fences. In the center you have a garden surrounded by a fence. Then you have an area between the garden fence and exterior fence where ducks move about.

 

[chickens really]

No water at all. It’s a dry moat created by two fences. In the center you have a garden surrounded by a fence. Then you have an area between the garden fence and exterior fence where ducks move about.

Oh...Wouldn't they just fly across or walk?..

 

[Enigmius]

Here is another photo to try and explain it a bit better.

 

[chickens really]

Here is another photo to try and explain it a bit better. View attachment 1238866

Oh...lol...Very neat. I understand you now..
I don't see why it won't work? Just that Ducks love a place with water..A kiddie pool in a corner might work?..What's the purpose of that set up if you don't mind explaining to me?

 

[Enigmius]

For the chicken moat, the idea is that the chickens create a barrier for insects. Of course some insects can fly over. But in theory it should decrease some insect pests. In the case of a duck moat, this could decreases slugs, snails, and perhaps other varieties of garden pests. Of course ducks are a little more garden friendly than chickens, so they could be allowed entry into the garden from time to time.

 

[chickens really]

For the chicken moat, the idea is that the chickens create a barrier for insects. Of course some insects can fly over. But in theory it should decrease some insect pests. In the case of a duck moat, this could decreases slugs, snails, and perhaps other varieties of garden pests. Of course ducks are a little more garden friendly than chickens, so they could be allowed entry into the garden from time to time.

Oh...All you can do is try it and see. Ducks will eat the plants if they like them?..Mine destroy my flowers every year..

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I have a fenced garden with three raised beds, which are usually surrounded by additional fencing or covered in low tunnel frost covers, where my five ducks spend most of their time. Their main pool and coop with attached hoop pen are on the right where they are locked at night. It isn't quite the same as what you are proposing but similar. It works really well and has really helped with snails, slugs and bugs except for two things: (1) Mud! Ducks create mud any chance they get. My beautiful mulched paths and grassy areas become mud slicks at certain times of the year. (2) Break-ins. Every once in a while the ducks will find their way into a bed with young yummy plants and have a feast. When the plants are big this isn't a problem and actually helps with pest removal. Your proposed system shouldn't have this problem but they also won't be able to catch pests already in the garden.

The picture below was taken when the ducks were young (and before I learned to fence the beds). Most of that grass turns into a mud slick in spring and early summer.

PS -Their poopy pool water sure makes my tomato plants grow!

 

[Enigmius]

I have a fenced garden with three raised beds, which are usually surrounded by additional fencing or covered in low tunnel frost covers, where my five ducks spend most of their time. Their main pool and coop with attached hoop pen are on the right where they are locked at night. It isn't quite the same as what you are proposing but similar. It works really well and has really helped with snails, slugs and bugs except for two things: (1) Mud! Ducks create mud any chance they get. My beautiful mulched paths and grassy areas become mud slicks at certain times of the year. (2) Break-ins. Every once in a while the ducks will find their way into a bed with young yummy plants and have a feast. When the plants are big this isn't a problem and actually helps with pest removal. Your proposed system shouldn't have this problem but they also won't be able to catch pests already in the garden.
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The picture below was taken when the ducks were young (and before I learned to fence the beds). Most of that grass turns into a mud slick in spring and early summer.View attachment 1238919
PS -Their poopy pool water sure makes my tomato plants grow!

How many ducks do you have? Just the three, or six? The ones above look lighter in color.