Free Range?

[onionheadtg2014]

Hi I have 2 pekin ducks and 2 Khaki Campbell ducks They are about 3 and four months old and basically full grown. I was wondering how you guys felt about letting them loose and run around the yard full time. Are they somewhat predator proof? Will they find their own food? Should I lock them up at night? Will they wander far? I currently have them in the chicken coop/run but they are triple the size of the chicks as they grow fast. Im just exploring my options lol......

 

[Kimarie411]

I let mine free range. We are in a residential area and don't have any predators. We have a fenced yard and they usually stay in our shed at night just because that's where they feel comfortable

 

[jcnpearce]

I have 4 Pekins about 6 weeks. They stay out with me, or close by in the yard during the day/early evening. They stay pretty close to the patio where I have a small pond already. I don't leave them alone for long periods just in case. I keep their run open and they know to go there for food. As far as foraging mine seem a bit lazy or maybe they've become spoiled. They do get locked up in a pen with a house inside. All trenched and predictor proofed. Hope this helps

 

[onionheadtg2014]

Yeah I live in Bradford county and its rural here and lots of predators haha..... I just feel bad every time I let them out and then put them back up...... I don't want to (feed the dogs) haha.... I love my ducks but then again I wish they could free range and have a bigger happier life.....

 

[Kimarie411]

Mine spend their days keeping my yard free of bugs. We live in FL and I've even seen them go for lizards. They'll eat anything that moves lol.