I might get some ducks soon.

[Wifezilla]

I won't let them in the veggie garden until the plants are growing well so they can feast on slugs then.

I let mine in the garden AFTER everything is harvested and BEFORE I plant. Any other time they WILL completely destroy the plants. You can put poultry wire around the plants and let them patrol the pathways. I did this...

Notice the plants are enclosed in poultry wire

And yes, Welsh Harlequins rock!!!​

 

[quiltbea]

I won't mind losing the hosta garden as a home yard for my ducks.

Right now I'm still considering final choice of breeds. I saw some Cayuga pictures and fell in love with them.
I know they give fewer eggs, so maybe Cayuga and Welsh Harlequins, but only a total of 3, tops. I don't want overcrowding in their duck house.
I'm so taken with ducks now that I feature them in my gardening blog:

http://quiltbeagardens.blogspot.com

Thank you for the information. I'm logging it in my brain for future use next spring when its decision time.

I love this forum. Everyone is so helpful to one another and I love that you all share your photos.

Thanks again,