Introducing ducks to pond

[lalunaharvest]

hey everyone,

So I’m new to raising ducks, they are about 3 months old currently. I want to have them feast on all that wonderful duckweed on my pond however it’s a good 500 ft or more from there coop. Has anyone had good luck with letting there ducks “free range” then coming back to there coop at night even tho it’s so far away? I havnt had any real problems with predators so far but you never know! Not sure if I should just build them a coop near the pond just in case? I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas! Thanks!

 

[Amelia ducks]

as long as they know where the food is they will come back

 

[lalunaharvest]

as long as they know where the food is they will come back

ok I’ll have to give it a try soon. I just hope they do t fill up to much on duckweed haha thank u!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

You can train them using mealworms and any other valuable treats.

 

[Amelia ducks]

ok I’ll have to give it a try soon. I just hope they do t fill up to much on duckweed haha thank u!

no prob

 

[lalunaharvest]

You can train them using mealworms and any other valuable treats.

I’ve tried treats with them and they just stare at me lol

 

[chickens really]

Hmmm.?..My Sister lived at a Lake and some people got 5 Pekin Ducklings and they left the property and had to be caught in the Fall before the Lake froze over. Only 3 survived that Summer.

 

[Amelia ducks]

let them out but dont let them rome too far and slowly let them go farther every day

 

[lalunaharvest]

I’ll have to try that! They are a bit skiddish but we will see!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Once you let your ducks go to your pond most likely you'll find out what preds you have. on the ground and under water. Snapping turtles are big predators of water fowl. If they are skiddish best way to get them home would be keeping feed at home and herding them in of an afternoon, that is if you can get them out of the pond once you get them in it.