TSC ducks- need breed i.d.

[MROO]

This is the eventual home for the little runners:
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The tub is just temporary housing until we build the duck coop. We thought we were getting a breeding pair from a guy that didnt work out.

That's a great set-up! Did you have to do anything around the outer edges to keep predators from digging under the fence or does the outbuilding wall run the length of it?

 

[Bamabexchicks]

That's a great set-up! Did you have to do anything around the outer edges to keep predators from digging under the fence or does the outbuilding wall run the length of it?

It's our backyard fence on 1 side and shed on the other with wire skirt on the shed side and railroad ties on the yard side. Also have livestock guardian dogs in the backyard. The little shed is where they will stay locked in at night

 

[dalasgalas]

Do I have to have a pool that is deep if I want to keep ducks? (asking for a friend)

 

[Bamabexchicks]

Do I have to have a pool that is deep if I want to keep ducks? (asking for a friend)

I think lots of people just use kiddie pools and do very well with them. We just happened to have this old koi pond laying around. We put some concrete blocks for steps, cause I think it may be too deep for the juveniles we will be putting out there.

I am not super knowledgeable about ducks, so hopefully more experienced folks will weigh in here.

 

[Bamabexchicks]

Definitely Fawn and White Runner. I had White Layers with my spring ducklings this year and they do not stand so upright. Cute little guys!

Love your avy Wannabe!

 

[MROO]

It's our backyard fence on 1 side and shed on the other with wire skirt on the shed side and railroad ties on the yard side. Also have livestock guardian dogs in the backyard. The little shed is where they will stay locked in at night

What a nice set-up! And it's tucked in perfectly!

 

[Bamabexchicks]

What a nice set-up! And it's tucked in perfectly!

Thanks! We're pretty excited to have them!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Our TSC in Dallas, GA had tons of ducks and chicks the other day. My husband went there for something else and asked if I wanted to go. I said NO, under no circumstances should I enter that store for any reason!

 

[MROO]

I think lots of people just use kiddie pools and do very well with them. We just happened to have this old koi pond laying around. We put some concrete blocks for steps, cause I think it may be too deep for the juveniles we will be putting out there.

I am not super knowledgeable about ducks, so hopefully more experienced folks will weigh in here.

You were smart to put stepping stones in there. Contrary to what most people think, baby ducks - even half grown ones - can get water logged and drown! Even after your ducklings are grown, you'll want to have easy in-and-out access for them. You never know when they may need it ... accidents do happen!

 

[Miss Lydia]