How big should the Duck Area be??

[Bleenie]

How big should me pens/coop/runs be for about 7 muscovy each??

1male & the rest are females.

I plan to have a 'small' pond inside and covered area for them. but not sure how much 'extra' room they should have.

it will also have plants/bushes inside if i can find anything.

i need 3 pens for my

1. black/blue/silvers

2. chocolates/lilacs

3. For Sale/Extra's

 

[DuckMamaorBust]

From other threads I've gathered they need about 10 sq ft of run per bird and 4 sq ft of shelter as a rule of thumb. However, there are a LOT more knowledgeable people than me on here who will say for sure.

I don't know if those guidelines change based on what breed you have. I'm very interested to see what others say.

 

[nettie]

i follow that rule too... 10sqft per duck of run, 4 sqft per duck for coop space...

 

[Bleenie]

OK, they should have PLENTY of room in the 'Run' then. I will have to get a picture up of the field i plan on using.

anyone else have any input on how big an Covered Area they should have?

It may be a building that's open on the front and left side, depending on how i plan to set up the nesting for the girls.

I want them to have plenty of room to run around but also plenty for nesting & to stay out of the weather if they want.

not sure yet how i am going to set up the nesting boxes.

 

[Bleenie]

any suggestions??

 

[becky3086]

I would say, as much room as you can possibly manage to give them.