Duckling broader setups

[cmillerrun89]

Those look similar to the setup I'm trying to perfect right now. Is there any downside to having such a big space (pool) for only three ducklings? I'm just worried about the enclosure keeping enough heat for them. They will be in a basement while they are young so I want to make sure it stays at the correct temp for the little gals!

 

[Jellybean05]

that's my water setup

 

[ChrisWNY]

I use a 55 gallon rubbermaid bin - I cut large square holes in the lid then fixed wire mesh to the lid so I can simply set the heat lamp right on the metal wire mesh. I use 100W red-colored flood light bulbs to heat the brooder. The 200-250W heat lamp bulbs are overkill in my opinion - they use a substantial amount of kW and present a fire hazard if they fall or make direct contact with dry bedding. I'll take a better photo of my setup to post later but have one for now that shows the brooder close-up.

Most important thing is to contain the water - cut a round hole in a gallon plastic juice or milk jug as high up on the container as possible...the ducklings will stick their heads in and drink out of it. This will prevent the ducks from splashing water all over the brooder. Works very well and costs nothing. I installed metal L-brackets into the side of the bin so that I can set the food container on it. This keeps the ducklings from soiling the food container since it's up off the bedding.

 

[Jellybean05]

I use a 55 gallon rubbermaid bin - I cut large square holes in the lid then fixed wire mesh to the lid so I can simply set the heat lamp right on the metal wire mesh. I use 100W red-colored flood light bulbs to heat the brooder. I'll take a better photo of my setup to post later but have one for now that shows the brooder close-up.

Most important thing is to contain the water - cut a round hole in a gallon plastic juice or milk jug, this will prevent the ducks from splashing water all over the brooder. Works very well and costs nothing. I installed metal L-brackets into the side of the bin so that I can set the food container on it. This keeps the ducklings from soiling the food container since it's up off the bedding.

I have mine I tubs as well it's takes up less room.

 

[NanaKat]

I have mine I tubs as well it's takes up less room.

Same here and easier to wipe clean and keep sanitized. Ducklings can shoot poop higher than you think. Also shaking a wet head gets water up high too.

 

[needlessjunk]

You can look through my pics and I have a set up from a few years ago. I’ll have to take pics of my current set up. It’s a bit more challenging as I’m doing chicks and ducks together but it works. I find that the pellets work much better for ducks because ducks are so wet and messy.

 

[Jellybean05]

Same here and easier to wipe clean and keep sanitized. Ducklings can shoot poop higher than you think. Also shaking a wet head gets water up high too.

Yes I Got Pooed On my chest when I was on the floor playing with them!

 

[Jellybean05]

You can look through my pics and I have a set up from a few years ago. I’ll have to take pics of my current set up. It’s a bit more challenging as I’m doing chicks and ducks together but it works. I find that the pellets work much better for ducks because ducks are so wet and messy.

But you can't stay mad at them they are so sweet and cute and they make you laugh!!

 

[Jellybean05]

You can look through my pics and I have a set up from a few years ago. I’ll have to take pics of my current set up. It’s a bit more challenging as I’m doing chicks and ducks together but it works. I find that the pellets work much better for ducks because ducks are so wet and messy.

You also have to be careful the chicks can peck the duck to death i had to take mine out bc they would peck them in the eye and bill

 

[needlessjunk]

You also have to be careful the chicks can peck the duck to death i had to take mine out bc they would peck them in the eye and bill

Can you do me a huge favor? Are you able to see any of my old pictures? I can't find them.

Yes, chickens can peck but I find if they are raise together and are the same age to start with it isn't generally an issue. Usually it's the wet bedding that causes the most issues and then it is only problematic for the chicks. After a week or two the ducks are so much larger the chicks don't mess with them much.