ducks camping?

[Kacey52]

Thanks everyone. I didn't end up taking them. My mom came over and took care of them and then took them to her house for the night. They had their same crate and pen and they know her (she's the one who incubated the eggs). They're back home now and seem very happy and content

 

[Mum]

Thanks everyone. I didn't end up taking them. My mom came over and took care of them and then took them to her house for the night. They had their same crate and pen and they know her (she's the one who incubated the eggs). They're back home now and seem very happy and content

That was very kind of her; glad the ducks are happy and content

How was your trip? Did you have fun???

 

[Kacey52]

Yes, she is a sucker for animals just like me lol. We did have fun, thanks for asking

It was actually a rib cook off competition that my family puts together every year (this was the 7th) We take our camper out and make a weekend out of it

 

[Mum]

That sounds great!!! Maybe next year I'll join you

Glad you were able to have a fab time

 

[Kacey52]

Hahaha, you're more than welcome!!

 

[tbitt]

To tell you the truth; this thread is a (can be a) very informative thread.

I too have had issues with animal care when I needed to be away from home.
Most recently, I had 4 ducklings that were only 2 weeks old and I needed to be gone for the weekend (helping my eldest move)
These ducklings were/are very important to me. I have been through a lot to get these buggers. Well my youngest son was only able to come by late after work or later in the AM to care for my animals and that would not be good for the babies. So, I had to take them with.
It is a good thing to understand everything that might occur and have it covered incase it pops up.

We brought a HUGE crate, a small pen, extra ( I do mean extra) bedding, water from home, and food.
We knew that the crate would get icky fast so we brought bags to put the soiled bedding in (remember not everyone likes ducks or the smell they create). We brought containers to put the water container in so when they climbed in the water, the splash was caught within the other outside/bigger container…helping to keep the soiled bedding down to a minimum…

One of my biggest concerns was the neighbor children and their dogs. Neither can help themselves when it comes to something as strange to them as baby ducklings.

Glad to see this all turned out well and that you had a good time camping.

btw - this is what we took camping once.......Bantam Roosters ( and a few pullets - we had a "trade")

 

[Scovy Momma]

You know,it's funny tbitt, this reminds me of when I was growing up we'd go camping up to the mountains for 3 straight weeks every year & any 3 day weekends the rest of the year that my pops had off. We would pack up the dogs,cat,bunnies, geese, my muscovy pair & 10 chickens for years. We just had a little trailer for us but dad made a portable pen on wheels that was bomb proof so nothing could get in it for the birds. He used to tease that if a bear showed up we were safer in with the chickens. The bunny cage fit in the storage area at night & the dogs & cat slept with us. During the day the chickens,geese & ducks followed me around in the meadow & up to the the creek. I will have to find the photos & scan them some time.

I just remember thinking how great it was that the whole family was camping together & we didn't have to worry about coming home to anything dead.

Nowadays, I take Daisy for day trips with me everywhere. She just got a new pet stroller in addition to the backpack I usually take her in. I can't wait to take her in the Jeep when I go camp & wheeling!
It seems the only time she's unhappy is when no one new is paying attention to her. Silly duck likes to be the center of attention.

 

[tbitt]

That is just too cute Scovy Momma!!!!!

 

[tiki]

That is just too cute Scovy Momma!!!!!

yea, adorable!

 

[Peeko]

We took our ducks camping last weekend. I was nervous about it before we left, but my fears were unfounded. They had so much fun, wore themselves out thoroughly, and best of all, they seem to feel more content and secure at home since we got back.
I took some video of them and put it on youtube:

A video of them hiking in the redwoods.

Some of the river fun they had.

Things I learned:
* There were 7 other people camping with us. They seemed to like being part of a larger flock and accepted their new human friends quickly.
* Set up camp right away, and put their food and water somewhere they can hide. Under the picnic table worked.
* Keep them in a crate in the car or somewhere secure from predators at night.
* Watch out for dogs and strangers! I think our drake assumed a couple with a dog was a new extension to our flock. He decided to go check them out and wouldn't come back when I called. I had to pick him up and bring him back before he got into trouble! Also loose dogs can wander into campgrounds day or night.
* Camp under the trees, where birds of prey can't attack.
* Don't assume your ducks will find food for themselves. Ours didn't for the most part, but luckily I'd brought some comforts from home for them.
* I put them in a box with air holes, a plastic liner and straw to travel and sleep. One hole was big enough for them to stick their head through, which they did many times on the ride to and from the campground. They seemed to like the view! They didn't make much mess in their box. Of course, ours our miniatures, so full size ducks may require a pet carrier and lots more straw. It was also only an hour and a half drive each way.