So i have one top notch duck [ very close to a white duck] and two wood ducks. winter is coming and i need to build them a shelter to keep them warm through winter. i don't need a nesting house, i need a house to keep them warm. thanks
George S
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Well you'd want to build a house or canopy for your ducks for them to begin laying in it, not for keeping them warm.
Almost all ducks domestic and wild feed at night, they should have no problem with living out in the cold, most people including myself shut them up in an ark or something at night just to stop foxes etc from getting them. But if you've done without them having a house this long then it's likely your in a good area with few foxes or a lot of water for them to safely sit on. Depending on the breed they will typically start laying between January and March.
As for building the duck house/canopy you may be able to buy them for a reasonable price but usually they are too expensive. There are many books and information on the internet with specifications for building your own, or of course you could always knock anything up from your own plans :) A duck canopy if you've got a large pond would be safest, as it will prevent alot of predators such as foxes and rats from reaching the ducks, although collecting the eggs may be abit harder lol
hope that helps
Anonymous
The 8' X 12' house should be fine. Have ALL food & water inside (not close to the straw - - ducks are very messy with water & will soak the straw). Don't have anything moving from the wind (like the tarp). If have a light inside, have it dim (low wattage). They want to see where they are going; if too bright, must be daytime. PLENTY of straw toward the back floor and wall of house. Direct them inside every night & close door to get them use to the idea. When doing this, have one 'wall' by door so they are not bypassing the doorway each time you are shoooing them inside.
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