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fearnowsh

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Hi there. I am just starting out. Never had chickens or anything before (except for a pet dog). My husband and I are planning on getting a few ducks (Cayugas and Khaki Campbells) and a pair of geese (toulouse or french toulouse) this year though.
We are just starting work on the coop! I actually found this site while doing some research on everything ducks and was pleasantly surprised at all of the info available on here!!
I am also a rather crafty person. I love to sew and crochet and will dabble in a few other crafts as well. Right now it's just me, my husband and Lada-our miniature dachshund (she is an absolute sweetheart!) I currently work full time, and so does my husband, so any tips in particular that people have I would very much welcome!! (especially ways to keep water clean).
 
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Welcome to the byc flock . my friend has some khaki cambells and they are very nice birds as for your water issue I would get a store bought chick, duckling , etc.. water they sell them in different size from day old to adulthood .
 
fearnowsh said:
Hi there. I am just starting out. Never had chickens or anything before (except for a pet dog). My husband and I are planning on getting a few ducks (Cayugas and Khaki Campbells) and a pair of geese (toulouse or french toulouse) this year though.
We are just starting work on the coop! I actually found this site while doing some research on everything ducks and was pleasantly surprised at all of the info available on here!!
I am also a rather crafty person. I love to sew and crochet and will dabble in a few other crafts as well. Right now it's just me, my husband and Lada-our miniature dachshund (she is an absolute sweetheart!) I currently work full time, and so does my husband, so any tips in particular that people have I would very much welcome!! (especially ways to keep water clean).
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Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined the flock! I use a water trough for my ducks and I dump it out when it starts getting dirty. Some people install a pond with a filter in it but I don't know how much it costs.
 
Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. I'm a chicken person and don't know much about ducks (although I've had a few), but definitely post on our Duck section in Other BackYard Poultry under the Forum at the top of the page and take advantage of our duck experts there. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Cheers.
 
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I've seen some duckling brooders set up where they use milk jugs with holes on the side just big enough for the ducklings to get their heads in the water but not so big they can climb in the water. And setting the water on a rack that's placed on top of a plastic tray will catch any dribbles and help keep the bedding dry. I'm sure the duck forum folks can give you lots of information.

Have fun and make yourself at home!
 

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