New to Ducks - need help with Run ideas ASAP

[onaharley]

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Oops the shed attachment

I like the shed, is that where they go when it gets really cold?

 

[onaharley]

Do you take the exterior wrap off when it’s not wintertime?

I'm sure they do...looks like a big open farm land in the back ground . I'm sure a good breeze comes through there in the summertime.

 

[chickens really]

I like the shed, is that where they go when it gets really cold?

Yes, this year they are going inside that when the temp gets really cold...Still modifying the inside...

 

[chickens really]

I'm sure they do...looks like a big open farm land in the back ground . I'm sure a good breeze comes through there in the summertime.

Yes, I remove the plastic in the Spring...Its only on in late fall through winter...That is my Horse pasture in the background ....

 

[cjdurand]

Sorry just tuning in, what a long day!! Since I took these pictures from my phone, I’ll just post them now.

Thank you! these photos are just what I was looking for. I think I am going to order a kennel today and then put the hardware cloth a couple feet up to protect from predators. What is the black tote on it's side with a hole?

 

[cjdurand]

View attachment 1172068 View attachment 1172070 My winter Duck set up...extra large insulated Dog house and 10x10 Dog Run wrapped in vapour barrier plastic..Adding out the gate a heated shed for temps below -24C..Brrrrr

this is awesome thank you! I think I am going to go with a kennel it seems like the easiest without starting from scratch

 

[CarleeAnn]

I keep their water bowl in a tote turned on its side, with just a small tilt so all the water runs to the back, keeping the sand dry

It’s how she keep the water from their bowl getting on the sand ^^

Thank you! these photos are just what I was looking for. I think I am going to order a kennel today and then put the hardware cloth a couple feet up to protect from predators. What is the black tote on it's side with a hole?

 

[onaharley]

It’s how she keep the water from their bowl getting on the sand ^^

Yeah, it's really hard to see in the picture because the tote is black and the water bowl is black too!

 

[pamelajean]

Good ideas here. I have my ducks in electric net fencing right now and still have to build a run for winter. If we get snow, which we usually do, the electric net fencing will be useless.

 

[pamelajean]

View attachment 1172068 View attachment 1172070 My winter Duck set up...extra large insulated Dog house and 10x10 Dog Run wrapped in vapour barrier plastic..Adding out the gate a heated shed for temps below -24C..Brrrrr

How many ducks do you keep in there? I am thinking a 10 x 10 set up as well but I feel cruel sticking them in such a small area compared to what they have now. They have to be safe though I guess...