Call Ducks Update…
The call ducks are now two weeks old, so I thought I’d take a few photos and share them here. They are currently in an awkward stage. They still have their down, but some of their adult feathers are starting to come in. Within a month or so they should be fully covered in white feathers. We have been letting them swim occasionally in a goldfish pond until their pen is complete. Presently, they live in the chicken house brooder attachment. I’ve purchased most of the lumber to build their enclosure, but have not been able to get started building it yet. The duck enclosure will have a footprint of 8ft by 8ft, be made of treated lumber, covered in hardware cloth, and styled like an aviary. It will be 6ft tall and include either a concrete or preformed plastic pond. Ideally, I would like to make it as natural looking as possible with river rocks for the floor and plenty of plants. In time, I’d like to add a pair of mandarins or wood ducks to the enclosure. Time will tell…
Two Week Old Call Ducklings In Pond
