Ducks Care Guide — FarmPal
Complete care guide for ducks including housing, feeding, health, breeding, and seasonal care.
Housing Requirements
- •4-6 sq ft per duck inside shelter
- •Low to ground (no high roosts needed)
- •Bedding 6-8 inches deep (straw or shavings)
- •Access to water for bathing
- •Good drainage essential
Feeding
Daily
4-6 oz waterfowl feed per bird
Brewer's yeast for niacin
Greens like lettuce and peas
Grit for digestion
Avoid bread and junk food
Health
Checkups
Weekly observation, check feet and legs
Common Issues:
- •Niacin deficiency watch for leg weakness
- •Wet feather ensure preening oil gland health
- •Bumblefoot check feet regularly
- •Angel wing limit protein in young ducks
Product
Eggs
Yield
150-300 eggs per year depending on breed
Seasonal Care
🌱 spring
- • Clean and refresh water features
- • Check for parasites
- • Prime breeding season begins
☀️ summer
- • Ensure plenty of water for cooling
- • Provide shade options
- • Monitor for heat stress
🍂 fall
- • Prepare shelter for winter
- • Stock up on feed
- • Reduce treats as foraging decreases
❄️ winter
- • Prevent water from freezing (heated bowls)
- • Deep bedding for warmth
- • Ducks are cold hardy minimal heat needed
🚨 Emergency Tips
- •Leg injury: Rest in shallow water, limit movement
- •Wet feather: Dry thoroughly, check diet
- •Egg binding: Warm bath, gentle handling
- •Predator wounds: Clean and isolate