Few Ducky Questions

[Cluckcluck1215]

Have a couple duck questions:
•Have you ever ordered from Metzer Farm's?If so, how many, what date, did they all arrive correct breeds, ages and colors, and all arrive alive?
•How big of a coop would I need for 6 ducks?

 

[Vyctoria]

All of my ducks were ordered from Metzer, all arrived on time, correct, alive, and healthy. I've made two orders from them last year and I have another coming this May. I would recommend them to anyone.

In terms of size, I believe the ratio is usually 3-4 square feet minimum per duck in the coop, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[DancingWthDucks]

I think that people reccommend 4-6 square feet, although its probally worth considering building a slightly larger coop, as ducks are very addictive! ('Duck Math' is even worse than 'chicken math' ).

Charlotte

 

[TLWR]

Size for the coop depends on when they will be in it.
Here in the south, my girls are in the coop at night only. I've had 5 in a 3'x6' (so 18 sq ft) of space and there is plenty of room. But if you are in a colder area where you might keep them cooped up during some winter days, you might want to go larger.

 

[Cluckcluck1215]

I'm in ME
Weather cannot be predicted very well......
They will be in the coop part at night.
With a run in the day.
With a couple hours of free ranging.