Your questions are already answered - so I just want to add that Ducks can be trained to do just about anything you want them to do. Start early, find a treat they like (to bribe them), be consistent with commands - and voila - they’re trained!
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How about a muscovy egg?How much square footage is needed per duck in a duck house? (Will be building my own out of pallets)
Personally I think 6 sq ft per duck. Pekin males get really big so I would add 8 to 10 sq ft for him.
Will my pond be suitable instead of a pool?
As long as it is large enough and/or has good filtration.
Will I have to heard them into the house at night? (Have to do it with my latest batch of chickens; they’re a tad special)
Probably. Some ducks will want to stay outside. Others will be happy to go in one is starting to get dark.
How big are the eggs compared to a Rhode Island Reds?
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What is the drake to duck ratio?
Atleast 1:4
I am getting hatchery ducklings; how long until they can swim?
I usually do supervised swims at 2 weeks, but some people let them swim right away.
How about a muscovy egg?
Your welcomeTy so much.
Also, ducks need to have a water source available that they can dip their beak into past their nostrils to drink. Even the tiny baby ducks.
What size pond? Anything living in it? The natural filtration of the plants will potentially need a boost when you add ducks in, if the pond is kinda small.
Ducks!
Next come goats!
Then pony’s.
What have you done!