The Duck Thread

[tomynoks]

A big cardboard box!! Or bathtub is what I use but seriously why would you bring them in at night? The only time mine are in the house is when they have a health issues ducks are very cold hardy millions of ducks survive every winter. As long as they are safe from predators and have at least a windbreak they should be fine outdoors no matter how cold now keeping water available unfrozen might be another issue! Ha ha

 

[tomynoks]

I wouldn't MESS w diapers. I think the tub is the best and most sanitary if they must be inside.

 

[anniepoo9]

Congratulations! They are adorable.

 

[Tevyes Dad]

A big cardboard box!! Or bathtub is what I use but seriously why would you bring them in at night? The only time mine are in the house is when they have a health issues ducks are very cold hardy millions of ducks survive every winter. As long as they are safe from predators and have at least a windbreak they should be fine outdoors no matter how cold now keeping water available unfrozen might be another issue! Ha ha

I agree. My ducks overnight in a plastic shed (with lots of ventilation holes drilled in it) with a pine shaving bedding. It gets down around -20F frequently at night here. When it is below 20F, they have a single 250W heat lamp about 3-1/2 ft above the ground. If it is above -10F, they are very seldom under the lamp for more than a couple of minutes here and there. They generally sleep against / near the walls. Because of this, I am considering getting a thermostat that is 10F colder. I have many breeds including runners. Pekins (and Rouens) laugh at the cold. (Please note they are well protected from drafts.)

 

[Miss Lydia]

Howdy duck folks. I will be setting muscovey eggs this week. Not new to incubating chickens. This will be my first attempt with anything other than chickens

Have you read this? https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/incubating-and-hatching-muscovy-eggs

 

[bamadude]

Have you read this?  https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/incubating-and-hatching-muscovy-eggs

Yes. And thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes. And thanks

I wish you the best in your hatching endeavor. keep us updated. We also have a Muscovy thread too if interested.

 

[bamadude]

I wish you the best in your hatching endeavor. keep us updated.  We also have a Muscovy thread too if interested. 

Very kind of you. Could you please post a link?

 

[Tevyes Dad]

Got this one for you Miss L.

This is the old huge thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/130753/muscovy-keepers-share-your-pics

and this is the new "focus" thread (sumi is starting one for all the duck breeds):

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1070028/duck-breed-focus-muscovy

 

[bamadude]

Got this one for you Miss L.

This is the old huge thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/130753/muscovy-keepers-share-your-pics

and this is the new "focus" thread (sumi is starting one for all the duck breeds):

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1070028/duck-breed-focus-muscovy

Thanks