Pets Corner Ducks
Now a duck is not necessarily a bird that you would link to ‘pet’ status but with their amusing waddling, quacking and relatively easy nature, they actually make a great companion in the right environment (check that you are legally allowed to keep ducks before you fall in love with these feathered friends!).
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Runner, Campbell and Aylesbury ducks are all good breeds to consider for the beginner, as they are fairly straightforward to care for, and won’t fl y off .
• Ducks should always be paired so buy two young ducklings as they’ll feel safer together.
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You can have diff erent types of duck but ensure that each one has a mate.
They can’t roam free until they are at least 2 months old so make sure that they have a secure pen to grow in and then, once they have their new feathers, they can be let out.
It goes without saying that you need a pond for your ducks. Although they do not need a large expanse of open water in order to be happy, they do need enough space to be able to dip their heads and clean their eyes, and paddle about.
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All breeds catered for in a quiet, friendly environment.
Clipping, Bathing & Shampooing, Nails clipped
Contact Linda on 01786 822 421 or 07592 908 043
Glencairn, Doune Rd, Dunblane
linda_aitchinson@hotmail.co.uk www.dog-grooming-dunblane.co.uk
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You also need a lamp and/or blankets to keep them warm when they are young.
You will need a suitably sized duck house or coop, with a fl at fl oor as ducks don’t perch like chickens. In terms of space, two square feet per duck in the coop is the minimum standard for comfortable living. The duck house should be raised from the ground with a ramp for access, and have a suitably sized doorway for the ducks to get in and out. You should be able to secure the door at night while providing adequate ventilation, to keep your ducks safe from foxes and other predators.
Domestic duck breeds are interesting, inquisitive creatures, and generally tame easily, approaching their owners for food and sometimes following them about to see what they are doing!
Of course ducks also lay delicious eggs too and
are easier to keep than chickens (although bear in mind they don’t lay during the winter months so if you want plenty of eggs then chickens might be a better option).
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