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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 7:16:34 PM
We were just given four Muscovy drakes and the lady recommended making them a duck island to float out in the middle of the pond (for them to use at night for sleeping safe away from the coyotes.) Since the ducks are currently on their own down on the farm, we need to do this asap.
Has anyone made an island for their ducks? If so, what did you use and how did you make it? Or does anyone have any suggestions? I have the necessary requirements listed on my blog and some interesting suggestions so far, but I'm looking for a few more ideas... especially ones from folks with a successful duck island already in use.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 12:32:44 AM
I have had muscovies before and just loved them....they are wonderful mothers and so quiet compared to other ducks..and big!!!! I love the duck island idea!!!
Jenny in Utah
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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 11:03:00 PM
Here's another link in case anyone else is interested...
http://members.aol.com/floatinghabitats/index.html
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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 10:48:56 PM
oh, by the way, I have been told that coyotes can certainly swim and will still try to get my ducks even on an island... *sigh*
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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 10:47:54 PM
Wow! These are really cool! I'm geting some ideas now - I hope my ducks survive until I can get them something built!
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| UrbanFarmGirl |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 11:40:44 AM
http://www.mytscstore.com/default.asp
http://www.heytesbury.info/bird_pavilions.asp
http://www.robharvey.com/domestic/index.htm
I found a few ideas on the 2nd and 3rd links. Hope they help!
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| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 09:32:00 AM
That is what we are envisioning - but what to use as the floatation devices. I've had 55 gal. drums, plastic buckets, styrofoam and innertubes mentioned as suggestions, but where do I find these things?
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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 06:53:25 AM
Could you do something like a floating dock - something like a wood skid with floatation devices and then weights that hang down so it doesn't float to the shore.
Anne in Portland
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