Ducks

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...

poultrygeist · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:36 »

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

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #2 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!

Knight Family · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2008, 22:57 »

how much space do ducks need? also what about ponds etc?

not that I'm looking honest Kate!!

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #4 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!

Knight Family · « **Reply #5 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.

Vember · « **Reply #6 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

Silver Call Drake

Runner ducks & Silver Calls

Apricot Calls

Titch & Co Mallard X's

Sarah

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #7 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?

Vember · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2008, 07:57 »

Mine all run togeather no problems and the hen's stay out of the ponds

Kate you getting them hens or what

Sarah

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2008, 07:59 »

No! :shock:

Vember · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2008, 08:01 »

Oh Kateeeeeee you know you want to

scrummy eggs for breakie

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2008, 08:04 »

Well we will see what spring brings

Knight Family · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2008, 08:29 »

Well OH said no she realy did not want Ducks realy. So no ducks yet!

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