What does your coop/run look like?

[happy duck]

Yes they will have a lot of coop space. What if I changed the dementions to 15 by 10. How many ducks could it hold then?

 

[happy duck]

Also what do you guys think about having my ducks in the run for all day but 2-3 hours a day VS having them out all day. The ducks who lived at this house before us were killed by a fox. We also have woods around the pond and I do not want them going in there and me having to run around trying to get them out of the woods. What do you guys think about that????

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Yes they will have a lot of coop space. What if I changed the dementions to 15 by 10. How many ducks could it hold then?

Here is how you figure out sq ft : length x width = sq ft (or inches - the measurement can change depending on what increments you are measuring in).
So, 15 ft x 10 ft = 150 sq ft
150 ÷10 = 15
I would say 13 - 15 ducks in that space, but if it were me and I wanted the maximum without as much stress, I think I would stick with 10 ducks.
What is your purpose for keeping ducks? Meat? Eggs? Pets?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Also what do you guys think about having my ducks in the run for all day but 2-3 hours a day VS having them out all day. The ducks who lived at this house before us were killed by a fox. We also have woods around the pond and I do not want them going in there and me having to run around trying to get them out of the woods. What do you guys think about that????

What makes the the 2-3 hrs not safe?
In order to protect from foxes, you just need to make your run super predator proof. I would go on the the coop and run forum and read through how to fortify a run against foxes.
Ducks enjoy being outside more than they enjoy being cooped up.
I would keep them out of the woods and just in the run. I have seen where some set ups allowed access to a little bit of a pond, but not the whole thing.
Mine are in their run all day and are locked up at night. Once dusk has settled, I go out and lock them in. Usually they have put themselves to bed and all I have to do is shut the door.
Can you provide pics of your current set up from a distance so that we can see what you are dealing with?

 

[happy duck]

Here is how you figure out sq ft : length x width = sq ft (or inches - the measurement can change depending on what increments you are measuring in).
So, 15 ft x 10 ft = 150 sq ft
150 ÷10 = 15
I would say 13 - 15 ducks in that space, but if it were me and I wanted the maximum without as much stress, I think I would stick with 10 ducks.
What is your purpose for keeping ducks? Meat? Eggs? Pets?

Thanks for telling me how to figure out sq ft!!! I am going to go with 10 ducks then. I want them to have as much room as possible. I will use them for eggs, pets, and maybe for more ducklings!

 

[happy duck]

Standing from The Coop you can see the pond and the woods off to the right.

 

[happy duck]

Did the pics help? If I need a better view I can go get another pic without a problem.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Standing from The Coop you can see the pond and the woods off to the right.

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Very nice area. Will the run go up to the pond? If you do a search for duck run - I think there is a pic or two of someone building their coop next to the pond with the run going into part of the pond.
Also, I just read a thread where someone did that too. I didn't see any pics on that thread, but they mentioned how the welded wire had rusted, but was still holding up. So, it is something to consider.
Remember ponds attract other predators - snapping turtles, snakes, etc that you would have to think about.

 

[happy duck]

Yes we have lots of snakes and turtles so that is one reason I will not let them out all day. The run will not go all the way to the pond so I will have to train them.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Yes we have lots of snakes and turtles so that is one reason I will not let them out all day. The run will not go all the way to the pond so I will have to train them.

You can train your ducks, but not the snakes and turtles.