hello all quick qquestion

[MUSKIEWRANGLER0]

just got 2 muscovy hens and a drake 3 days ago, i moved there coop/house last night to better spot, ive gotten 3 eggs already at old spot, had struggle getting them in house at new spot. i have a fenced in yard, but i was wondering how long untill they feel home, where i can let them free range while im at work, the first day the drake found an escape an started wondering away, all good there back now!

 

[sourland]

Muscovies can be wanderers - especially if they have access to a body of moving water or a large lake. Err on the side of caution and keep them penned up for a month or so.

 

[MUSKIEWRANGLER0]

thanks, im sure theyl relize life is good here soon enoguh, didnt know if there was a time frame!

also, dose anybody just hang a light by there pen to attract bugs for them? im feeding them some oats in the am and let them rome after work, i just want to make sure there well nurished!

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

I don't know a thing about ducks other than how cute they are and I love the quacking!

You can ask the duck experts in our duck section for more help with your birds...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

Enjoy your new babies and welcome to our flock!

 

[MUSKIEWRANGLER0]

thank you! the duck link was perfect, i knew i saw it befor (thats when i joined) but could not find it again lol. chickens will be next! but i have to move first =/

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your ducks!

 

[gander007]

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. I didn't know ducks ate oats. Maybe he tried to escape and find better food like
"duck helper."