My Mandarin Duck Pen - During Construction - Photo Intensive

[Chickenkate17]

Very cool! I love it!

 

[Mallardmomma21]

wat are all the measure ments for the mandarin pen ?
the materials ?
this is my dream pen lol

 

[gaa2970]

I cannot see your design.

 

[Suescat]

Hi, could you post pics of your design on the mandarin cage again please

 

[Miss Lydia]

Go down to the ornamental thread and you’ll see those that keep mandarin ducks and other ornamental

 

[PtownDuck man]

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No. For me, that would defeat the purpose of the wire floor. I had initially planned on building an on-the-ground aviary for the ducks, which was going to have a mulch or river rock flooring over dirt. However, after seeing how messy ducks are with water, I realized I wanted to go with on an above ground design. Its worked out really well and stays very clean. They can splash all the water they want, yet they do not come into contact with dirt/mud. There are wood chips in their shelter, however.

 

[leo dishion]

I can't see any of your pictures. They are all marked out with an x. I would really like to see how it turned out. Is there any way you can send me pictures. Thank you

Leo Dishion

 

[FrappcinoObsession]

Here are some "during construction" photos of my mandarin pens. As you can see, the covered shelter is actually two stories. The upper level includes four separate nest boxes. There is access to the back of the nest box for gathering eggs and adding bedding as needed. The lower section is a communal area where feed will be offered. Wood chips will cover the floor of both levels. All I really need to do is add black shingles then paint it barn red to match my call duck pen and chicken house. Oh, and add the decorative deck board trim along the top front. Then I can move it to location and add my mandarins.

I based the design on my call duck pen which can be seen below. I modified the design to suit mandarins and their nesting habits.

I can’t see the pics?

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ornamental-fowl-swans-etc.46/