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Was a Horse Shelter, Now a Chicken, Duck, Turkey Coop & Yard!
(This article is still in progress) It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 16 chickens (all broody 🤣). This coop was a abandoned horse shelter within an old horse pen. Eventually it was turned into...- Sequoia Raven Bird Farms
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Dog House to Duck House Conversion
I've wanted ducks for years and this year I finally found the type of duck that fits my needs and wants. Problem is I didn't have a duck house...so I set out to build one! In this article I will show you how I converted a large dog house into a small duck house. This house would also make a...- StinkyAcres
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Can my ducks live on the pond
Hello, I have two call ducks both 2 months old. They are currently on land with an outdoor run with water etc. We have noticed rats in and around them so wanting to move the duck house. Can they live on the pond if we put the house in the middle? Obviously I wouldn’t be able to get in to clean... -
Quackingham Palace part 1
Quackingham Palace....... Last year my brothers built me a new duck house, and covered pen. I helped some when they needed some extra help but they did most of it. We were able to cut the expenses a little with using supplies that are around the house like… old 2x4s, windows, doors, plywood...- Quacking ducks
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Ventilation query
I recently took in 2 Swedish drakes and I'm making a duck house for them. I plan to get some girls for them soon, but its hard to find any for sale around me. I have a coop to hand that I want to use for now, it would give them about just over 12sqft of space, of course that's just for over... -
Adding duck enclosure to chicken coop
Hey everyone! Needing some insight on adding a duck enclosure to an existing chicken coop. We will have 2-3 runner ducks in here. All chickens and ducks freely free range during the day so this would just be for nighttime. We have an automatic door. So far this rough estimate is about 4.5’ x...- zoereef1221
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New duck/chicken house
I’m working on building a new duck house. What is the best thing to use for the inside ( the walls, floor and ceiling). Paint or sealer?- Quacking ducks
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Duck / Goose House Ventilation Question
Hello everyone, I've been a long time lurker on BYC, and have finally gotten my ducklings and goslings. My nine Welsh Harlequin ducklings are almost three weeks old, while my five Pilgrim goslings are four days old. They're all currently living in two sectioned off areas of my enclosed porch... -
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Would this coop/run idea work?
My very first batch of ducklings (4 Welsh harlequins and maybe some silver Appleyards eventually, but not at first) will be delivered in May. So I have a few months to prepare for the winter time, but I live in Ohio, so our weather can be a bit unpredictable at times. Essentially, I am...- Oxymoronica
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Lighting for duck houses? (not for egg purposes!)
Hey all. Wondering if anyone has good suggestions for what kind of lights they use in their duck houses. Mine are small -- two 4x3 (I think) dog-house-style structures. The reason I want lighting is actually because I want them to feel comfortable going inside during the day if they want to...- prestoconfuoco
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Building new duck house
Hi I am in the middle of building a new duck house, what should I use for the roof for a cold winter climate? We were going to use sheet metal but now after doing some research I am not sure if that is a good idea. What would y’all do? We do have strong winds in the winter here. Thank you- Quacking ducks
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building new duck house
Hi I am it the middle of building a new duck house, what should I use for the roof for a cold winter climate? we were going to use sheet metal but now after doing some research we are not sure if that is a good idea. what would y'all do? We do have strong winds in the winter. Thank you- Quacking ducks
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The Duck House
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Should I put a heater in my duck house?
I recently purchased an insulated dog house for my one male Pekin duck and I’m worried that it isn’t keeping him warm enough. The dog house is from the company Dog Palace and they offer an extra feature of a heater that would be safe for my use. I worry about not leaving him water at night but... -
Duck house and coop ideas?
Hi, I am getting ready to build a new duck house and pen. what do y'all think of a cement floor? what have you use? and what do y'all use for roofing? shingles? sheet metal? wood? what do people use for walls? I need to build before winter and it needs to last a while. any ideas? thank you- Quacking ducks
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Winterizing Duck Housing
Hello, With Winter coming soon, I was wondering how much I needed to insulate my ducks from the cold. I am in Ohio, and we typically get into the 20s and 10s often enough. I have 2 Pekin ducks, about 6 months old, 2 Silver Appleyard and 2 Blue Swedish about 1.5 months old. They live in a garage... -
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Ducks basking in the moonlight
Hi everyone. We got 4 ducks this fall. We built them a huge (4x6) house, plus a covered "patio" (4x4), attached to a fully enclosed (top and underground too!) pen (10x10). They used their house for about the first two weeks that they were out of the brooder, but now they refuse to sleep inside...- waddles_and_opal
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How can I get my duck house and pen bobcat Proof
Hi, I have been hearing a bobcat around our house at night different times. Does anyone know how I can bobcat proof my duck house and pen? Thank you- Quacking ducks
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Indoor Duck Pen Ideas for Disabled Ducks?
I have two disabled ducks I need to bring inside for the winter. One is blind in one eye and seems to have permanent wet feather. No matter what he never seems to have waterproof feathers like my normal ducks so if he gets wet he gets soaked. The other duck is his brother and is blind in both... -
Duck House Questions. HELP me brainstorm. PLEASE
Hey everyone! I am once again asking for your help. Our flock of six is now down to two. We have a female pekin named Honey, and a male khaki named Baby. They were the most mild tempered of our original flock and neither one of them is really a leader. They have no interest in their old pond...