Salmonella in indoor ducks

[Betsy88pi]

I think you will find a more enjoyable duck-keeping experience if you choose to raise the ducklings during a warmer period of the year where they can be outside. I think most new waterfowl owners underestimate the amount of cleaning that goes into keeping ducklings; the first few weeks it is manageable, but anytime after that, it will take up a large majority of your day, and you will find the duck keeping experience a laborious chore, rather than a fun experience.
As far as salmonella from live poultry, I suggest listening to science, rather than anecdotal accounts. Any person in the house that is immunocompromised should practice strict hygiene practices when around live poultry. Keeping the pen area clean, avoiding fecal matter accumulation will help prevent a concentrated about of salmonella in the birds living quarters.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/dpk/food-safety/live-poultry-salmonella/live-poultry-salmonella.html

I agree fully that you will see that it’s very hard to handle the ducks inside. I’m cleaning their bedding three to four times a day and being super cautious of bacteria and risk of exposure to them or myself and family to any germs. Hoping to get mine outside to the coup here shortly. Inside is tough. And I think the risk has been shown for disease and that’s why extra upkeep, especially indoors is needed.

 

[Betsy88pi]

I apologize. I’m not sure how I just continually reposted this