Winter Time

[llombardo]

How are they with extension cords? I will have to run some-will they try eating them? I don't need electrocuted ducks...

 

[The Phantom]

My hens could careless about extension cords.

 

[BullChick]

Fried duck is delicious though!
Seriously, the cords should be safe. I’ve yet to hear of a bird getting hurt. Of course, you should try to keep them up. That is just general safety.

 

[llombardo]

I can try but I have rabbit hutches that will have heated water bottles and no matter what those are perfect eye level for curious ducks.

 

[SkyeT]

I have a mosquito machine that runs on electricity. The cord runs from my house to the machine, which is about 50 feet or so. The ducks walk right over it. One time, my male Pekin tapped it with his bill and then walked away. It's a non-issue here.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just make sure you use 12 gauge especially for outside

 

[CrystaBub]

I have cords everywhere powering all sorts of things (pond pump, spy cam, fans, etc). Each duck has tapped at a cord once and must have decided it wasn’t edible - then never touched them again. Like Miss Lydia said, make sure to use the 12 gauge heavy duty outdoor cords and also the safety outlets.

 

[llombardo]

I ordered those covers that protect the cords from weather and a sockit box. I know the cords I have are for outdoor, not sure on gauge though. I used them last year without issue.

 

[DucksOhio]

I run heavy duty extension cords for the bird bath heater (to keep the ducks water from freezing) I’ve had no issue with them chewing on them. (I also bury the cords deep in the straw.)

Here’s a great product I use for the winter:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TZ5A8I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CrystaBub]

I ordered those covers that protect the cords from weather and a sockit box. I know the cords I have are for outdoor, not sure on gauge though. I used them last year without issue.

Great idea on the covers. We use those too and haven’t had any issues.