Space for ducks

[Robbie3]

Hello. So I need to prepare my outside space for my ducklings. I have one area and then I also have an old dog pen area. I’m not sure which would be better. Which would be easier to keep predators out? I know I am going to have to do work either way. What are y’all’s thoughts? And threw a picture of my quackers in there.

 

[Isaac 0]

None of the areas you showed are predator proof, If the chain link run is covered on top that might be your best bet for "Daytime use" only.

 

[thumper650]

You might be able to make the dog pen predator proof. You could build a predator proof house inside there, but you’ll have to make sure they’re locked up after dark.

 

[Robbie3]

Ok thank you. Which do you think would be easier to make predator proof?

 

[Isaac 0]

Probably the chain-link run as @thumper650 said.

 

[Robbie3]

Thank y’all so much!

 

[Isaac 0]

Thank y’all so much!

If you have anymore questions, fill free to ask!

 

[Miss Lydia]

You’ll need to cover the pen in hardware cloth and put a skirt all around the outside to keep out diggers also cover the top securely so nothing can fly in or climb inside.

 

[thumper650]

You’ll need to cover the pen in hardware cloth and put a skirt all around the outside to keep out diggers also cover the top securely so nothing can fly in or climb inside.

Yup, hardware cloth. Shop around for it. My cheapest option was tractor supply shipped to the store. It’s horrible stuff to work with, but it’s really the only thing that works.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Raccoons will stick their arms in anything other than hardware cloth and try an pull a duck right through fencing heart breaking to see. Mink / weasels can get through 1” openings. Dogs fox coyote will dig. And then you have hawks owls and other predators that will fly or climb in.