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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Boxfanman on September 23, 2008, 22:33

Title: Ducks
Post by: Boxfanman on September 23, 2008, 22:33: My friend had some ducks that are 4-5 weeks old and they are crazy, they run around their little coup all together like maniacs.

So do they settle down a bit with age? I was thinking getting me some, but couldn't be arsed is they were that mad all the time, I would get a few more chooks instead...
Title: Ducks
Post by: poultrygeist on September 23, 2008, 22:36: :lol:

I think they do settle down a bit. have they got anythign in their run to distract them a bit ??

I'm thinking water in a tray,etc.

But when they get spooked or just want to run away to the horizon, they do follow each other round and round.

Rob 8)
Title: Ducks
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on September 23, 2008, 22:40: Yes they settle down and there are lots of different breeds, some more chilled out than others!

Go for ducks, they are just fab!

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm5/katemerriman/IMG_0551.jpg)

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm5/katemerriman/IMG_0558.jpg)

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm5/katemerriman/SP_A0315.jpg)
Title: Ducks
Post by: Knight Family on September 23, 2008, 22:57: how much space do ducks need? also what about ponds etc?

not that I'm looking honest Kate!!
Title: Ducks
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on September 23, 2008, 23:05: They need much the same as chickens, maybe a bit more. I don't think I would ever keep either in the 1m squared that is quoted as the minimum. I have heard that ducks can be kept wiohtout a pond but don't really think that is right, they're DUCKS for heavens sake! Mine have a little pond and take it in turns. They do all fit in at once but if they all flap then none of the water stays in!
Title: Ducks
Post by: Knight Family on September 24, 2008, 07:48: mmm thats would mean I could give them the other bottom half of my garden which has a pod in it be it raised. Also means I woul dhave to lift up the block paving.

But shhhhh dont tell OH.
Title: Ducks
Post by: Vember on September 24, 2008, 07:51: My Ducks had a sandpit/paddling pool the hard ones from Argos to begin with that suited the 3 Call ducks just fine.

Problem was I got more ducks, so dug a pond :lol:

Silver Call Drake
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/377aad05.jpg)

Runner ducks & Silver Calls
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/4722d80e.jpg)

Apricot Calls
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/DSCF5477-1.jpg)

Titch & Co Mallard X's
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/011f19e1.jpg)

Sarah :)
Title: Ducks
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on September 24, 2008, 07:55: Sounds like a plan! Lots of people let their ducks and chickens run together and if you already have a pond you're ready to go.

Baby Patricks and Patricias in spring?
Title: Ducks
Post by: Vember on September 24, 2008, 07:57: Mine all run togeather no problems and the hen's stay out of the ponds :D

Kate you getting them hens or what ?????? :lol:

Sarah :)
Title: Ducks
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on September 24, 2008, 07:59: No! :shock:
Title: Ducks
Post by: Vember on September 24, 2008, 08:01: Oh Kateeeeeee you know you want to

scrummy eggs for breakie :lol:
Title: Ducks
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on September 24, 2008, 08:04: Well we will see what spring brings :wink:
Title: Ducks
Post by: Knight Family on September 24, 2008, 08:29: Well OH said no she realy did not want Ducks realy. So no ducks yet!