smokiechicken1969 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I have just posted a similar question re the chickens but can anyone tell me how ducks cope through the winter? The aylesbury is such a greedy guts, but will he need more food through the winter months? Im guessing their feathers will give them plenty of insulation and although their shed is draft proof and cozy would they need any additional heat source? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hi ducks dont need any other heat source in the winter than their normal bedding they tend to eat more mine still swim round their pond with lumps of ice in it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I second that mine use to stand on the ice wondering where the pond had gone! They are so fatty they will be fine, just need to keep the drinking water going etc.. No duvets required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Same here - just make sure you will be able to provide them with water when it's really icy. We put some extra straw in the duckhouse but they don't really need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 ah thanks guys. i picked the aylesbury up tonight (nearly put my back out) his feathers are so dense. i'll make sure they get some extra food, just gota watch him though because he's so gorgeous and its so easy to over feed him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
