It was a few years ago, in the middle of winter, when I decided I wanted to bring home my first set of ducks. By Francine Raymond. At maturity, they typically weigh 30 to 36 ounces. Letting the birds sleep inside is a good idea in order to protect them from nighttime predators, but they need time and space to explore outdoors and access to a large, clean body of water with a filter. Housing, bedding and shelter for Call Ducks. Aug 1, 2017 Mark Klotz Getty Images • Find out how to keep ducks if you are a beginner, including the best duck breeds and what equipment you'll need. Ducks need a little more open space than chickens, but less overall maintenance. If you're thinking of adding ducks to your flock, then you should get the ducks that look too cute to be real. Hi, thanks so much!! Smaller ducks such as call ducks require the same size of housing as large breed chickens – about one-foot square per bird. The medium breeds to large breeds such as Runners need the same height but about one and half foot square area. The new duck coop attaches to our chicken coop. While it may seem high, this requirement is not that outrageous. Calls are small so they need bowls of water instead of buckets (which suit Indian Runners). bantam duck in the 1940s. For a little duck they are full of personality though and once you start raising call ducks, you'll just fall in love! Although originally bred for hunting purposes, specifically as live 'duck decoys,' Call Ducks are used only as pets and barnyard companions now. Our ducks live in a rather large duck complex with a large building with two attached covered runs, two pools and all you can eat buffet of duck food and bugs. Feeding Ducks Tim Daniels Last updated: 11th September 2018 General Ducks D ucks love to forage for insects, snails, worms, especially near water where they will also find aquatic insects when dabbling or ‘sifting’ through the water or mud. I just wanted to make sure I don't over/under feed I wasn't sure if ducks will over eat, or if they are one of those animals that will only eat what they need It was released on Daniel Johnston's Eternal Yip Eye Label in 2012, with a later, longer version released on Feraltone in 2013. Duck House Space. Call ducks will get their pen wet and the treated lumber will last much longer than the non -treated. It was inspired by Johnston's comic Space Ducks: An Infinite Comic Book of … Some articles suggest that a kiddie pool is sufficient, but adult ducks need a much larger area to swim in to get enough exercise. Large breeds such as Aylesburys need a good two-foot square area and the same in height. Housing Ducks do not need expensive poultry housing with nesting boxes and perches. At a minimum provide at least 1.5 sq metres area per duck in their house or pen if they are to be confined in it during the day.