Chickabee Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Most of my hens and my 2 ducks free range. I have feeders on the outside of my WIR where some birds are kept in. This has become very muddy and slippy this year, I think because of the ducks. Does anyone have any ideas how to remedy this. I used straw once. This just gets sodden and trodden in. I’m so happy that the ducks free range and put themselves to bed that I don’t want to discourage them. Obviously unless I have to (DEFRA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 It would really be a good idea to keep the duck separate at all times; their love/need for water (and mud!!!!) is on of the things which makes them incompatible, not least because it encourages the spread of bacteria and disease. The only thing I would suggest is gravel or hardcore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Would the hard wood woodchips be any good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I thought about that, but my girls would just scratch them all over the place. We have them on our beds and they love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 What about a bit of astro turf ? I know that's a bit unfair because they can't eat it but it could act as like a carpet and keep their feet mud free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Good idea will look it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
