Muscovy Newbie! Northern Ontario

[LouderLizzy]

I have 6 Muscovy ducklings aged 3m and 2.5 m. 3 drakes, 3 hens we believe. And am looking for more tips and tricks on keeping them happy and healthy.

- is there anywhere I can order feed online to my door? As closest supply is 1.5hr away.

- how can I ensure a safe cold winter for them in NORTHERN Ontario? They have a cozy insulated coop with windows to start, where do I go from there?

- what bedding is the best and most cost effective? We are currently using a spruce/pine blend shaving.

- how do we transition to daytime free ranging and get them back in the coop at night?

- our 3m hen acts feral compared to the others, who will gladly greet us, and eager for pets. Any way to change her mind?

- what do you use for nesting boxes for them? Will they roost eventually?

Thanks!

 

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I have 6 Muscovy ducklings aged 3m and 2.5 m. 3 drakes, 3 hens we believe. And am looking for more tips and tricks on keeping them happy and healthy.

- is there anywhere I can order feed online to my door? As closest supply is 1.5hr away.

- how can I ensure a safe cold winter for them in NORTHERN Ontario? They have a cozy insulated coop with windows to start, where do I go from there?

- what bedding is the best and most cost effective? We are currently using a spruce/pine blend shaving.

- how do we transition to daytime free ranging and get them back in the coop at night?

- our 3m hen acts feral compared to the others, who will gladly greet us, and eager for pets. Any way to change her mind?

- what do you use for nesting boxes for them? Will they roost eventually?

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I can't help you but awww they are cuteeeee

 

[LouderLizzy]

I can't help you but awww they are cuteeeee

They really are super cute