How to catch barnyard ducks?

[JestofWilds]

I'm supposed to pick up some "meat ducks", I'm assuming pekins, in about an hour. They are free range and while I know with muscovies, once they're grabbed, you carry them up close to the wings so you don't get scratched, idk how to handle these guys. Is it the same? How do I go about catching them to begin with? It'll just be me and a 10 year old.

 

[BYCforlife]

Hmm....... I would use a chicken catcher, or a leg hook. you can make one with the hook of a hanger and a dowel or thin board.

 

[chickens really]

A net or corner them and grab close to the base of the neck and tuck under arm like a foot ball and still hold neck so they do not bite....lol...I love catching Ducks....

 

[BYCforlife]

A net or corner them and grab close to the base of the neck and tuck under arm like a foot ball and still hold neck so they do not bite....lol...I love catching Ducks....

 

[BYCforlife]

I am planning on getting some..... But they'll be in a completely enclosed cage, with access to water, of course.

 

[jvls1942]

corner them and grab whatever you can get hold of.
use a fishing net. if you miss, then the next time you will have to get a longer handle.
If you miss again, you will have to get even a longer handle.

handle them the same as a muscovy.
their feet are worse than their bite..'