Hello I'm New How Do You Care For Ducks?

[sscaria]

I'll get khaki campbells. I would like them to live with the chickens but, I think it will be better for them to live in their own pen. Will a off ground coop be okay? The run will be on the ground.

Khaki Campbells are a wonderful choice! That's alright if you want them to live separately, too. And yeas, an off ground coop is alright. Mine is off ground too. Just make sure they know how to use the ramp, though. Mine don't really use the coop, they just sleep on the floor lol. They'll lay eggs in it and go in if it's cold. Also, ducks tend to hide their eggs, so beware of that! My brother had stepped of an egg once. My ducks just lay anywhere lol. But other than that, you're good! When you get them, can you post pictures of them and tag me in the post so I can see? Thanks!

 

[Wordy]

This is kinda what the coop will look like. I'll get exact measurements later.

 

[JedJackson]

Oh, and welcome to BYC! I didn't realize we were in that forum

 

[Wordy]

As long as it has a solid and not wire bottom

I'll have to change the bottom of the coop.

 

[sscaria]

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This is kinda what the coop will look like. I'll get exact measurements later.

Perfect! Just make sure the water is near a corner, though. Other than that, you're good! Also, what type of roof is it? Wait, is there even gonna be a roof? If so, what's it gonna be made of?

 

[Wordy]

Oh, and welcome to BYC! I didn't realize we were in that forum

thank you!

 

[sscaria]

Oh yeah, and welcome! You probably already know this, but this is a wonderful place to ask questions! I'm glad you joined Have fun!

 

[Wordy]

Perfect! Just make sure the water is near a corner, though. Other than that, you're good! Also, what type of roof is it? Wait, is there even gonna be a roof? If so, what's it gonna be made of?

Yes there is a roof on the coop part. Currently the run has no roof just chicken wire and a tarp. I plan on adding a tin roof to halve of the run.

 

[JedJackson]

I'll have to change the bottom of the coop.

There are two things to consider with a wire floor-- damage to the feet, and drafts in winter. You might be able to just lay some ply wood or particle board down over the wire.

 

[Wordy]

Oh yeah, and welcome! You probably already know this, but this is a wonderful place to ask questions! I'm glad you joined Have fun!

thankyou!