The new starter

[The new srarter]

Hi once again thanks so much for replying and taking the time to help with sexing I hope you don’t mind me pestering you it’s a great way how you actually mark what you think on pictures I feel since joining the forum I have learnt a lot in future I no who to ask direct next I’ll be asking what colours they are but don’t panic that will be when they fully feathered ?15 weeks so ta for now take care and thanks again xx

 

[The new srarter]

Hi friend I am finally bringing babies home tomorrow could you advise me on how long to leave them in home want them to no where food water veggies are and settle they haven’t been out as yet well just to go in big pond at my friends place they have nice secure garden area with big pond and small pools a bit worried they might take off ? May clip a wing on them for safety at 15 weeks when feathers in am a worrier and have issues about my animal family being safe hopefully so spoilt they will not want to go anywhere please share your wise words with me any tips appreciated ha ha bet you thought you’d heard last from me ta again

 

[The new srarter]

The new starter hope this is plain enough can take more these are the oldest 8 weeks on Sunday taken off my phone ? Any idea thanks

 

[The new srarter]

Hi new starter brought 6 babies home yesterday 8 weeks can anyone give me advice on how long at this age you keep them in pen have a big pool and small pools also secure garden area they can hear waterfall and crazy to get out sister has let hers out already will be locked in at night am a safety freak any advice appreciated oh and they are muscovies ta x

 

[AquaDuck]

Hi new starter brought 6 babies home yesterday 8 weeks can anyone give me advice on how long at this age you keep them in pen have a big pool and small pools also secure garden area they can hear waterfall and crazy to get out sister has let hers out already will be locked in at night am a safety freak any advice appreciated oh and they are muscovies ta x

Sorry, didn't see your post before now. At 8 weeks they're big enough to go wherever they please. A day inside the house is enough, though they're not gonna find their way back by themselves. Ducks are notorious for not returning to their house at night, so you gotta herd them in every afternoon/evening. I usually put mine in at 5-6 pm, as any later than that land predators will start appearing for a meal. A secure, locked outside pen connected to the house is good for feeding and watering them when they're in the house, as any water inside the house will suddenly be all over the house.

 

[AquaDuck]

Another thing since you're into security. My muscovies are really chill and just sit around all day not caring if there's predators around. If you have birds of prey around, I'd advice putting up a bird net over their outside area. I got textile ones on e-bay, 10$for a net that's 5 x 20 m long. Put up with poles 2 meters up into the air so it's easy to walk under it.

 

[The new srarter]

Great advice as usual my pen has a wire mesh run with top their house and half is enclosed it has a bush in middle which they go under but poo in house so have been exploring have straw on floor so warm enough hopefully I live in Durham England so weather not always hot god I love them already as they get older I’ll send you pics as colours stunning even if one is a drake it’s not the end of the world !!it might have been me doing something wrong to why you never got my post like I keep saying I just stumble through this iPad thing ha ha ta again speak soon

 

[Miss Lydia]

I’d keep them penned at least a week so they know where home is. Getting spooked is always a worry till they are settled in. Congrats on your new ducklings. Be sure to post pictures!

 

[The new srarter]

Another thing since you're into security. My muscovies are really chill and just sit around all day not caring if there's predators around. If you have birds of prey around, I'd advice putting up a bird net over their outside area. I got textile ones on e-bay, 10$for a net that's 5 x 20 m long. Put up with poles 2 meters up into the air so it's easy to walk under it.

 

[The new srarter]

Hi just thought I’d send a video of babies having fun carnt see how pretty they are I’ll send some pics