Interested in Call Ducks

[Welshies]

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Calls are so adorable.
I guess we'll see. All I can do is research, do my management, ask my questions, and then, decide around April.

 

[chickens really]

I have power near my coops, although this coop is not yet built- we have to wait for the ground to thaw. I won't be free ranging, they will be in the run area- if I can manage. If not, I will consider letting them out. I'm not set on Calls, but I do want to find a replacement for my quail come spring.
I plan to somewhat heat the coop... I have my current chicken coop heated as we have down to -50F temps and I have chicks right now. I think I would let them swim during summer. My concern is keeping their nares clean in winter.
I don't know about ducks yet. I've had them before. Calls are cute- but I have had ducks before and there are many options.

I use small rubber stock bowls and fill in winter two or three times a day...Way easier than the big Ducks..

 

[Welshies]

I use small rubber stock bowls and fill in winter two or three times a day...Way easier than the big Ducks..

Sounds like it.
I think my biggest concern is their nares becoming clogged in winter, as well as providing water in winter... we have to haul water to the coops as I was told to keep them a half-mile away or not have any birds...

 

[chickens really]

Sounds like it.
I think my biggest concern is their nares becoming clogged in winter, as well as providing water in winter... we have to haul water to the coops as I was told to keep them a half-mile away or not have any birds...

All I haul is 1/2 a 5 gallon pail two or three times a day..Zero nare issues or any issues with my Calls..

 

[Welshies]

All I haul is 1/2 a 5 gallon pail two or three times a day..Azero nare issues or any issues with my Calls..

Interesting... thank you. I will be considering them.
Who knows, I may just end up sticking with quail... I guess we'll see.
It depends on the predator problem. This mystery predator I have only shows up when quail are here... quite annoying...
To be honest I love ducks... more than quail... just worried about the mess.

 

[chickens really]

If wanted you could Contact me through my Cell..?

 

[chickens really]

Interesting... thank you. I will be considering them.
Who knows, I may just end up sticking with quail... I guess we'll see.
It depends on the predator problem. This mystery predator I have only shows up when quail are here... quite annoying...
To be honest I love ducks... more than quail... just worried about the mess.

Call are not as hard as having standard Duck breeds..Less mess..Smaller poops and don't drill such deep holes..Easy ways to management with Calls.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Sounds like it.
I think my biggest concern is their nares becoming clogged in winter, as well as providing water in winter... we have to haul water to the coops as I was told to keep them a half-mile away or not have any birds...

a waterer like this works well

or you can make one like this

then stick it on a birdbath deicer

 

[Welshies]

Hmmm, thanks guys... I'll be considering them for sure. I know a guy who has quality calls who comes up to my area once a year on April 28th.