johnandkymberley Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We've just got 2 new ducks, the Aylesbury breed.... We put them in the eglu classic last night and they seem to be alright. Was a little bit of a bother as we think they were stressed etc. Does anyone else have this breed of duck? Ours are 11 months old. Is the eglu classic with a 2M run alright for this type of duck? Gay advice/ comments are welcome Thanks John and kymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'm not sure that they will have enough room, particularly in the run, as they are a fairly sizeable breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yes that's not enough room for large ducks. Its a really awkward shape to clean out too which isn't too bad with chickens but ducks make a LOT more mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 How are Fred and George and did you manage to get them some more space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Fred and George are doing alright thankyou guys. They are in the run but let out for a few hours daily and have to big under bed storage plastic tubs for bathing in... So funny to watch them clean lol It's a little awkward to clean but with a pressure washer no jobs to big or small hahaha.. They seem ok, we have shelter on the first bit so they can be covered and they seem to be happy. Was filling their baths up the other day and they were loving it lol standing directly in the water spray and puffing up to enjoy the water lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Love the idea of your ducks enjoying their spray bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandgaynor Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 How are you getting on with Fred and George in the Eglu? I think Aylesburys are bigger than Campbells or Cherrys so we hope ours will be big enough for 3 when they arrive. Have you got much room in the garden for them to waddle about, we have fenced off a 6m x 8m section so ours can be left outside the run without the worry of them escaping into the neighbours. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I have a trio of cherry valleys the eglu wont be big enough for 3 they are big birds leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandgaynor Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Ahh, thats good info thanks Leanne. It's either 2 Cherrys or another breed then. We are hoping to keep them as garden pets but with the added bonus of eggs. How are the Cherrys with noise etc, our neighbours are great and are excited about their arrival as we are but wouldn't want them to be too noisy. Garden is also visited by a school nursery next door to us who come to take tadpoles from the pond, they are also excited about the ducks! We were initially going for Khaki Campbells but was advised by the breeder to take the Cherrys as they are a bit quieter and less 'flighty'. I suppose they are like people though, all different characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi I have khakis too I would say my cherry valleys are louder than my khakis but it depends on the birds really khakis are smaller aswell and the cherrys are my stinkiest ducks ever but that's probably due to them being penned as I sell the eggs so have to be pure don't want my indian runner messing with them leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandgaynor Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 1. Smaller 2. Quieter 3. Less stinky.......... ...........Khakis it is then I think, will need to convice 'she who must be obeyed' as she would prefer the Cherrys. Would you reckon 3 Khakis will fit in Eglu? Thanks again Leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi im not sure really don't shoot me for saying this but I don't like eglus for ducks to live in sorry all my ducks have wooden dog kennels or sheds I just think you will have to clean it out everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandgaynor Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Mmmmm That's a shame, we just got rid of a shed to pop the eglu down. Why do omlet say the eglu is suitable for ducks when there are other cheaper more suitable solutions?! Heard this before but was sure the eglu was ok. Never mind, we'll make sure the wee ladies will be happy regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Please don't shoot me but I think an Eglu would only be suitable for call ducks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandgaynor Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Oh dear, not you as well. Good job I have no bullets lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Call ducks are very sweet - they just don't lay many eggs. Here are my pair (edit to make pic smaller) Edited May 21, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandgaynor Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 They are fab. Ducks have arrived and I'm glad we opted for two. They fit in the Eglu just fine but you are right, 3 Campbells would be a squeeze. Great tip on the Ikea tray for a bath, the ladies love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 How exciting that your ducks have arrived I'm delighted that you like them. Ducks are fundamentally nicer beings than chickens I think. Next up would be geese - the nicest beings of all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
