Hi Manda - I ordered a small (says for 8 birds, more likely suited to 4) coop that sits on the ground with a small ramp into the coop. Hoping that will suit as I only intend to keep 3 of the ducks. I've had some interest in taking the excess ducks from a couple of people, one of whom has a pond and ...

Well apparently its a go! Have just ordered a coop and a small pen to get us started until I can get a more permanent run up. I don't know how old the ducks are - young - all 8 still fit under the silkie (chicken!). I will pop by the feed supply tomorrow to enquire about water fowl starter crumb and...

Awwww, sweet!

I started off with sand, but used some builders sand I had lying around which has been terrible for poo picking as it is just too 'sticky'. I also made the mistake of throwing some stones in the run to aid draining. The chickens dug it all up and were wandering around on stones, so I've now thrown a...

Thomassio - I was hoping you would reply! So glad you got a couple of ducklings! I've already got silkies, so no worries on that front. Just unfamiliar with the duck side of things! Interesting what you say about just keeping drakes. We do have another bit of separate land - perhaps some gentleman's...

I'm a newbie too (so feel free to ignore me). I think you can alter that one a bit and make it just fine for them. I have stupidly designed roosts in mine as well - I just removed them and keep two in at a reasonable height (which makes no difference as mine all crowd together to sleep and poo in th...

Hi all - Hoping to draw on some experience here. I have been offered a broody silkie and her 8 duckings. They are, of course, adorable Can anyone tell me what they are like to keep? What do they eat? How much space do they need to grow (as in what size coop and run to I need to get)? What would I us...

Lovely girls!

Oh dear. I'm so sorry to hear this. How disappointing! Hope you do get your last one!

So cute! And what a lovely garden to enjoy! jealous!

What lovely chicks you have! Jealous. Jealous. Jealous.

Thanks to you both, Sandwich is well today. Vet gave me some Tylan to put in their water so that should nip it in the bud. They are all craning their necks to look in the conservatory every time they see movement - if it is me they see they run to the door of their run hoping to be let out. Sadly th...

Get well soon Wiggy!

Well I'm going to risk erring on the side of caution and am taking Sandwich to the vets later this afternoon. Whilst having a coffee outside she hopped up to have a chat and her beak / nose was filthy. I gave her a quick wipe thinking just dirt from scratching around and it was thick and pulled out ...

Thanks Karen -I haven't noticed any more runny noses, so perhaps just water up the nose. i may just run one of them to the vets just to check, particularly if it is as simple as putting some meds in their water! I tend to be a wait and see person and don't take myself or my kids to the dr until we'r...