Leaving Ducks Outside to Roam.... Predators?

[Duck Lady1]

Cool- what is an eagle shelter?

 

[DuckyDonna]

Daytime attacks are very common with hawks

 

[DuckyDonna]

If your yard is really small can you cover a portion of it so you don't have to worry about them so much during the day?

 

[Duck Lady1]

If your yard is really small can you cover a portion of it so you don't have to worry about them so much during the day?

Probably not due to strict HOA. I read somewhere that if you provide a small coup or shelter for them to run to that helps. I think I won't be able to fully protect but can make it better.

If they are jumbo peking, would they get big enough where a bird of prey won't mess with them?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Mine are on a half acre fenced with a lot of trees and bushes and predator tape hanging everywhere. Locked up secure at night. You chicken wire will not protect your ducks from mink raccoon or weasel and they are there even if you’ve never seen them.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Probably not due to strict HOA. I read somewhere that if you provide a small coup or shelter for them to run to that helps. I think I won't be able to fully protect but can make it better.

If they are jumbo peking, would they get big enough where a bird of prey won't mess with them?

NO I wouldn't think so. If everyone's yard is all fenced in and you put a net over part of yours how would anyone know? I'm such a rebel!

 

[Duck Lady1]

I like the rebel in you!!! What kind of net? Can you give me details? I'm all ears. A net sounds a lot more simple than chicken wire.

 

[DuckyDonna]

So does no one leave their ducks out during the day to roam? Seems like they should be able to enjoy the backyard.

they still can but you better be out there with them. I doubt you'd be allowed to hang predator tape since it's an HOA.

 

[Duck Lady1]

Mine are on a half acre fenced with a lot of trees and bushes and predator tape hanging everywhere. Locked up secure at night. You chicken wire will not protect your ducks from mink raccoon or weasel and they are there even if you’ve never seen them.

Preditor tape. Hmmm. I'm researching it. I never heard of it. Is it easy to use?

 

[Duck Lady1]

Okay - so I looked up predator tape. I'm thinking if I put it below the fence line it would be okay. But would it be effective that low to the ground?