I'm starting early because I need lots of ideas from those of you who live in cold climates.
How do you make sure your ducks have water at all times? I'm hoping for ideas that do not require electricity. Batteries or solar power are fine I just don't have an outdoor outlet. I keep reading about these heaters for ponds, but would a duck leave it alone? I'd love some links if you have them of products.
Do you give your ducks bathing water? If so, how often in the winter? Do you limit their time to ensure they don't get too cold? Do you determine by the temp outside?
How often to you do pooh patrol? Right now I clean it twice a day in the outer part of the pen and stir the straw in their house once a day with full removal each week.
We plan on adding plastic to at least two sides of the pen as a wind/snow break and to the outside of the house to cut drafts. Any other suggestions?
Do you have any other tips and tricks?
Sorry for so many questions. First winter with my babies so I figured I'd ask the experts.
How do you make sure your ducks have water at all times? I'm hoping for ideas that do not require electricity. Batteries or solar power are fine I just don't have an outdoor outlet. I keep reading about these heaters for ponds, but would a duck leave it alone? I'd love some links if you have them of products.
Do you give your ducks bathing water? If so, how often in the winter? Do you limit their time to ensure they don't get too cold? Do you determine by the temp outside?
How often to you do pooh patrol? Right now I clean it twice a day in the outer part of the pen and stir the straw in their house once a day with full removal each week.
We plan on adding plastic to at least two sides of the pen as a wind/snow break and to the outside of the house to cut drafts. Any other suggestions?
Do you have any other tips and tricks?
Sorry for so many questions. First winter with my babies so I figured I'd ask the experts.