paulabrewer Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hello! Just about to buy duck house with run. Any tips on what we should be looking for? Have seen what looks like a good one for 2 ducks for about £130. Any tips on the cleaning out....we were thinking of laying shallow plastic trays in the bottom of the house bit to aid cleaning. Also, is bark a good idea for the floor of the run. They will be out in garden for most of the day. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi sounds great I lined my wooden duck house floor with old piece of lino..wood shavings would be better as if they lay an egg they can make a hollow and then you have to find the eggs! (its usually obvious in one spot) they dont need a nesting box..so an old dog kennel with door would be fine..flat floor and plastic trays would be ideal..I think the wood bark is not such a good idea?? they do make a right mess at least with wood shavings its easy to compost..and absorbant Thats it...good ventilation too may need to put it on a layer of bricks just to stop rats etc harbouring but they only need a low level ramp(no steps up to the door) v low level good luck what are you getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulabrewer Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks! we have just got 2 cayugas.....not sure what sex yet!!!! When would they start laying? Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ems123 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 EGLU! They are the best you can get soooooooo easy to clean but very expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
