Building a Duck House

It took about four days of hard work to build this duck house. I think it is a little over-constructed for two ducks!

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Pets & Animals

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• Cayuga
• Ducks
• Duck
• House
• Build
• your
• own
• duck
• house

[jjamwfamily]

Well, this duck house is way over-built, so it cost more than it needed to. I would say the cost with the electric door was approximately $500 USD

[cbohn80]

i think its great how much effort you put in for you ducks but they only need a shelter in extreme weather. a small doghouse would have done the trick. also if you want to keep the pond clean you need a much larger pond and stronger pump. i would try 3 barrels of that size that pour into each other to keep the water somewhat clean, loaded with aquatic plants. i find that its easier just to drain a 50 gallon stock tank on a regular basis and use the old water to fertilize my garden. andgoodluck

[jjamwfamily]

@cbohn80

You're right on all counts. Now I drain to the yard since the barrel doesn't work well. As for the dog house, that would probably work as long as there was a door that closed since we have a lot a predators. We have already lost two ducks because they have gotten left outside. Now I make sure they are in every night.

[jjamwfamily]

Hi everyone,

Here are a few updates.

1) The duck pond filter does not work. It just gets clogged up with gunk.

2) The ducks sometime don't go in at night because they like hanging out under the house. Next time I'll build the house directly on the ground.

[jjamwfamily]

None of the wood is treated. I just painted it and the tin roof keeps the water off.

[Certiport1]

That is great that you have made such a nice habitat for your ducks.

[keatrobot]

can they fly? and should i get these kind of ducks or pekin ducks?

[TheBullterrierist]

Duck paradise.



[ThePianoAnimal101]

How much did it cost to make???? I have ducks and that would be awesome!!!!

[aracnic12]

watch out your duck eat your tools....

[bapengwen]

What a fantastic family video and hobby. Love the ducks!!

[iClawzeh]

Far two big!

[AlMayer1100]

Why did you paint it? And why in this dysentery-green color?

[MrWitwicky217]

How much does it cost you ???