Are you a duck owner, but have no idea what to do to care for them? If so, keep reading the tips in this article, they can be of great help to you.
Steps
Step 1. Build a coop or find a suitable place to sleep the ducks
Ducks require a safe structure in which to reside while providing them with everything they need. It is advisable to store your ducks in a large coop, although it is not fundamentally necessary, you can also set up an outdoor space.
Step 2. Get the ducks hay or straw to sleep on
Take care of this area if you want your ducks to remain calm and healthy. Be sure to change hay or straw at least once a week.
Step 3. Thoroughly clean the coop about twice a month
No duck wants to spend their time in a cluttered area. Know that ducks can be very dirty animals.
Step 4. Make sure the ducks always have plenty of food and water available
Ducks can eat a lot, so try to make a feeding schedule based on your ducks' needs. If you don't feed your ducks with enough food and water, they will risk getting sick or dying.
Step 5. Close the entrance to the duck coop
Make sure you close the entrance securely so that the ducks cannot open the lock and exit the coop, and that other nearby animals are unable to enter the coop to eat the ducks or their eggs. Also make sure the lock is easy to open and close so you can enter and exit freely.
Step 6. Provide your ducks with a body of water they can swim in
This step is very important, as ducks are very fond of swimming and water is needed to keep them clean. A large tub or pond will do just fine.
Step 7. You should take special care of the ducks during the winter period
This is because the animals in the surrounding area will be hunting for food. It is best to keep them safe in a coop, with an entrance to a dormitory area. Make sure there are no holes or cavities for the ducks to exit through. Cleaning the coop is even more important in winter. Clean it more often, about 3-4 times a month. The more ducks there are, the more you will have to take care of cleaning their spaces.
Step 8. The availability of food and water is also more important in the winter
Build a small water supply inside the coop to make drinking water available for the ducks, and make sure it doesn't freeze. Every morning, before you take the ducks out of the coop, sprinkle the ground with pieces of bread, peas, barley and insects. It is more difficult for them to find food in the winter.
Advice
- Don't let your ducks eat items such as twine, napkins, fake plants, etc.
- Avoid giving ducks bread late in the evening, as it will make them feel full at night and they won't eat the next morning.
- Avoid keeping the little ones in a movable cage or they will be tossed around. Instead, choose a cage that is firmly planted on the ground.
- Instead of closing the entrance to the coop with a lock or padlock, try pushing a heavy stone against the door on the floor.
- Avoid coming into contact with ducks too often.
