We've decided to adopt !

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imperfectboi

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I recently got two wonderful pet ducks. We have a spare bedroom so I thought I could prep it and have them live in there and they could be inside ducks. After about three days I decided that they are going to the backyard as soon as they get big enough. I did not realize so much poop could come out of such a small animal ! I spent about a week or so doing a bit of research on them and I think they'll be a great addition to the family. They already follow me around and fall asleep the minute they hit my lap. Since I'm new to having pet ducks I do have a few questions. I was thinking since we have a full basement that opens up into the backyard I wanted to keep them down there at night and just have them outside during the day. The only animal I've ever seen in my backyard was a random groundhog but still I want to make sure they're safe. Does anybody know of a good mobile safe place to keep them and any idea's on prepping the basement ? We have a huge French door that goes into the basement so size isn't an issue. Also what's a good setup for keeping them inside ? This is again just until they get bigger. Last question is They have I guess separation anxiety and as long as they can see me they're fine but if I leave the room they lose their minds and start chirping very loud and I want to be able to keep them in the spare bedroom without them being scared. Thanks again in advance for the help.







 
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Boy are they cute! I don't keep ducks, so you might want to post this in the duck section here on BYC for more info. But I do know that ducks are quite messy and do require a water source to keep their nostrils clean. You might consider a live trap to remove the gopher just in case he becomes trouble. You might build a run from your basement to the outside so they are kept safe. Here is the link to the duck section...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

But they sure are adorable! I can see why you have become so attached! And yes, baby birds bond and rely on you. So when you leave the room, they will scream for mommy!

Good luck with your new babies and welcome to BYC!
 
Thank's very much and we actually have a regular door that we were thinking about boarding up since we now have the huge french doors. We could totally board it up but cut a square out of the bottom so they can come and go as they please. Yay ! thanks for the idea !
 
Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC! What adorable ducklings, good luck with them!
 

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