Runner duck carrier’s

[Duckie333]

Hello wondered if anyone had any advice on carriers for runner ducks I have 3 and need something to transport them in if anyone has any ideas please ?

 

[Miss Lydia]

A large dog crate they may not be by able to stand but laying down and traveling would be better anyway.

 

[ruthhope]

I use pet carriers : the ones with top and front doors are best. I have one size that takes a pekin sitting down and a larger size that takes a muscovy drake sitting down. Most dogcrates are too large for transporting ducks as the duck can stand up and move around, which is not safe. I have used a medium dog crate with front and side doors, with a divider, for 2 muscovy drakes. They sit sideways and although they have the headroom to stand up they are too confined in space to move around. When I had a tightly bonded pair of pekin drakes I could transport them in one medium dogcrate without a divider. I have also used a large heavy duty cardboard box: it had originally held a printer. It was a good size and with holes drilled round for air proved a good emergency carrier.

When I can plan a trip rather than going and picking a duck up in an emergency, I restrict their access to food ( but not water) for a couple of hours before travel. I offer them Pedialyte or Liquid IV solution every hour while traveling. They always sit on a puppy pad in their carrier, crate or box. Two of my current flock have traveled long distance with me several times with no ill effects.

 

[telandra2]

I've put singles in softsided cat carriers. Not something you want for a long trip since they can't stand up but it's good for a 30min drive. Top and side access is handy and they are dark.

For groups I use a wire dog crate. Poop gets everywhere and they will slide around even with shelf liner or towels for added traction.