What is a good size for a duck house?

[BackyardAnimalsDucks]

So i've been shopping for dog houses to use as a duck house. I found one for $130. Its wooden too. It is 44''Lx22''Wx19''H. Is that a good size for two ducks and a nesting area, resting area and possibly a food area? I do expect to expand soon with more ducks. I will also have a run.

 

[aart]

Seems kind of small...especially if you plan on expanding.
Is it easily accessible for cleaning?

 

[BackyardAnimalsDucks]

nah

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I would have to measure the one I just finished for my 3 ducks. I think building your own would be cheaper possibly and you can make it the size you want.

 

[BackyardAnimalsDucks]

ok

 

[Alaskan]

Often a brooding duck likes a quiet space.

As a result, especially since you are in a mild climate.... I would suggest a covered spot for food (like a small table like thing), one area that has shade and protection from rain (but that can be a bit of roofing on the run, or a bigger table, or similar, or even a big beach umbrella), and then a separate dog house/ box type area for the nest.

All of the above of course within a predator proof, well fenced, pen.

 

[Ratchnick]

4 to 6 sqft per duck I think is good for a house. The real question you need to ask yourself is do you want to crawl into a dog house every morning to collect eggs!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Best to be able to walk into your duck house for cleaning an egg gathering. Also some inexpensive vinyl to cover the floor for protection of the wood.

 

[Jpat]

if thats what you can afford for now and only have 2 ducks theyll be snug as bugs for this winter

if ducks are a hobby you love then its worth using a cheap coop for this year and saving up for a walk in coop next year. doesnt have to be fancy, a homedepot 8x8 shed would be perfect

i built a 10x10 and still wish i whent bigger for 6 ducks

 

[chickens really]

So i've been shopping for dog houses to use as a duck house. I found one for $130. Its wooden too. It is 44''Lx22''Wx19''H. Is that a good size for two ducks and a nesting area, resting area and possibly a food area? I do expect to expand soon with more ducks. I will also have a run.

A dog house is fine for sleeping in but not for food and water too. Easily cleaned with a rake and shovel also. Ducks don't require nest boxes either. You need a secure pen though around the dog house.