ObsidianWinter
Hatching
Hi,
My husband and I are buying our first house soon and we really want to get pet ducks to live in our back garden. That said, I don't want to be one of those people who rushed in to buy the cute new pet, can't cope, then leaves it at a shelter to be rehomed, so I'm doing tonnes of research. We haven't settled on a breed yet, simply because I don't want to get my heart set on one just to find we wouldn't be able to give it the life it deserves.
So anyway, I have a few questions and I'm also looking for just general advice.
My first question is about the coop. We would want to give any ducks free reign in the garden it I understand night time requires a secure coop, so would a large rabbit hutch like this be suitable? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/35168567616...04&_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_mwBanner=1
My second question is how much garden space per bird should we allow?
Thirdly, like garden space, how much space should we add for the pond/pool?
Fourth, what are the pros and cons of owning ducks?
Also, if it matters at all, we have a son who is coming up on his 3rd birthday. Obviously we wouldn't allow him to torment any animal, but is there anything we should consider based on him?
My husband and I are buying our first house soon and we really want to get pet ducks to live in our back garden. That said, I don't want to be one of those people who rushed in to buy the cute new pet, can't cope, then leaves it at a shelter to be rehomed, so I'm doing tonnes of research. We haven't settled on a breed yet, simply because I don't want to get my heart set on one just to find we wouldn't be able to give it the life it deserves.
So anyway, I have a few questions and I'm also looking for just general advice.
My first question is about the coop. We would want to give any ducks free reign in the garden it I understand night time requires a secure coop, so would a large rabbit hutch like this be suitable? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/35168567616...04&_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_mwBanner=1
My second question is how much garden space per bird should we allow?
Thirdly, like garden space, how much space should we add for the pond/pool?
Fourth, what are the pros and cons of owning ducks?
Also, if it matters at all, we have a son who is coming up on his 3rd birthday. Obviously we wouldn't allow him to torment any animal, but is there anything we should consider based on him?