Flockdown

[peafowl_Lover]

Hi, bird flu has been a big issue in ireland and as of next Monday I have to keep my birds in or away from wild birds. I would be able to bring my birds into my shed as their houses are too small to house them all day. That would be fine to do but what should I do with my ducks and geese, they need clean water every day to bathe and results on water going everywhere, that would just cause a mucky mess inside. Any ideas on what I can do? What can I do to stop my chickens getting bored?

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi!

Here's the European thread where you might find some from Ireland, but there are also some folks in there I noted up on diseases.

For boredom busters, here are two articles from BYC:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/top-8-boredom-busters-for-backyard-chickens.76316/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/amazing-chicken-diy-boredom-busters-.76628/

As far as what to do with the ducks, can you make them a pen outside with a kiddy pool in it? Without knowing your yard and set ups, it's hard to come up with ideas.

Good luck!