Nighttime Indoor Enclosure
Ducks need a structure that closes up tightly at night to keep out predators.
The nighttime enclosure should measure 2-6 square feet per duck and should be at least 3
feet high.
Ideally, the nighttime enclosure should open right up into the daytime enclosure.
Daytime Outdoor Enclosure
Ducks need a grassy yard with a minimum of 50 square feet per bird.
Their outdoor enclosure should be tightly fenced in, preferably with a wire ceiling or
secure aviary net that allows sunlight to pass through it.
The height of the fencing is optional (minimum of 3 feet), preferably allowing for
comfortable human entry and interaction.
The fencing should go 8-12 inches beneath the ground to keep out digging predators.
Their daytime enclosure should have a sunk-in kiddy pool with clean water, and it should
also allow access to shade (leaving the night enclosure open provides shade).
10 Feet
10
3
3
Night
Enclosure
6
4
12 inches Below Ground
Daytime Enclosure
Basic Supplies
Feed:
Option 1:
Mazuri Waterfowl Starter
Mazuri Waterfowl Maintenance
Mazuri Waterfowl Breeder (for hens only, during the laying season)
Option 2:
Blue Seal Game Bird Starter/Grower Crumbles
Blue Seal Grower Cal Pellets (non-medicated)
Blue Seal Layer or Breeder Pellets (for hens only, during the laying season)
Option 3:
Purina Duck Starter
Purina Mills Flock Raiser Sunfresh Recipe
Purina Layena (for hens only, during the laying season)
Feed Supplement:
Oyster shells OR Calcium chips (for hens only during the laying season)
Green Vegetables when grass is no longer available (avoid Spinach)
Duckling Supplies:
Poultry Feeder—or weighted food dish
Poultry Water Dispenser—small, plastic preferred
Draft free housing with heat source (light bulb)
Bedding—shavings
Duck Supplies:
Poultry Feeder—to dispense grain for entire flock
Poultry Feeder—exclusively for hens to dispense laying formula feed
Poultry Feeder—for calcium chips/oyster shells (for hens, year round)
Poultry Water Dispenser—metal preferred
Water Heater—to keep water dispenser from freezing in cold temperatures
4 Qt. rubber water bucket—one that won’t freeze and crack (to keep bills clean)
Kiddy Pool—for swimming and bathing
Bedding—hay or straw
Indispensable Guides:
Storey’s Guide to Raising Ducks by Dave Holderread
Raising the Home Duck Flock by Dave Holderread