Keeping Ducks in a City
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- #runnerducks #urbanfarming #ducks Learn about runner ducks on an urban farm. On the Little Farm, I explain what it takes to keep runner ducks on a small property.
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Welcome to Miss Annette's Little Farm in the Big City, a small urban farm set in the middle of a city of 900,000 people, on less than 1/2 acre.
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I am overwhelmed at how many views this video is getting, thank you for taking time to visit the Little Farm it means the world to me. Hugs, Miss Annette
Ducks are awesome!
I'd honestly have to ask....what do your neighbors think? Or do you get any feedback from them?
Hi Mikey, I have a great relationship with all of my wonderful neighbors and share gifts of vegetables, honey and eggs with them. I have had one of them ask that I don't get a rooster though, lol. Thank you so much for your interest and watching. Hugs, Miss Annette
the heck they don't fly, lol try again on that one! mine gets 5' high and uses it as a way of avoiding me when let out of the pen sometimes.
Are they flying out of the pen? What kind of ducks do you have? I've seen my runners jump but never fly, thank you for the input.
That's in a city ? really ??? misleading !
Hi Jeannie, yes it is unbelievable but true. We live on less than a quarter acre in a city of 900,000 people. Even when visitors stop by they have a hard time believing how much we do with our property. Thank you so much for watching, hugs
Hey there! I this is my first video of yours that I've watched and I love your style already! Can I ask (and sorry if this is a silly question) do you know if the water used for the duck's baths can be reused for the garden? I wouldn't begrudge the ducks their baths but I would love not to 'waste' the water, as I am living in Australia and water usage is quite a concern!
I don't believe that any question is silly. Yes you can reuse the water, however I wouldn't use it if there was a lot of feed residue in it.( Corn gluten can kill your grass) I also wouldn't dump it in the same area everyday, because the nitrogen in the poo is high and can burn your grass. Those are the only two cautions I can think of. Thank you for the lovely compliment and for watching, hugs
@@missannetteslittlefarminth9069 Wow thank you so much for your kind reply, that is actually very helpful and useful information! Thank you so much and I can't wait to get Runner ducks of my own after watching your videos!
One of our neighbor's chickens sat on six eggs they found in their barn, and when they hatched they were ducks! So now we're getting ducks, and I thank you for your video. We live in the country but I think the principles are essentially the same. These look like they're part Indian Runner, my favorites.
What a wonderful surprise! Our ducks are Indian Runners (so the seller said) and we are learning more about them and their care everyday. Please keep us updated on your new ducklings. I wish we could share pics on here. hugs, Miss Annette
We started with Chickens, My first two Cayuga ducks are arriving soon. I'm getting a male and female. I have to agree with your research before they are purchased. I bought my ducks from Metzger's Farm.
I had a concern about foot and beak care. I live in the City. I have a
Stream that runs through the property. I converted a shed into a chicken coop and used a greenhouse tent reinforced with chicken wire to give a space for the chickens to gather. It stays cooler because of screens and overhanging trees.
The shed is divided to house ducks and chickens. My Niece and I built a six foot high privacy fence around the property to keep them safe from predators. Chickens were wandering outside of their boundaries to roam. I felt the fence was necessary to keep the neighborhood buffered from our pets.
Another thing my Niece did was growing food sources so the birds can forage. We have a variety of elderberry bushes, blackberry bushes. We grow the veggies we feed them in garden patches. Pumpkins, canalopes, watermelons, strawberries to name a few. Our chickens love kale. Two plants supply plenty of kale for 12 chickens and 2 ducks.
I can send some pictures to share our little urban farm. Thanks for sharing. It is nice to see other city dwellers proving their own food. We get a dozen of eggs per week, sometimes more.
It is my sincerest wish that people are empowered to have small urban farms to provide a safe alternative to mass produced foods. Our eggs have a better taste because large poultry farms provide basic feed. Our birds have a variety. I feel we raise our birds with love and that gives a healthier food supply. We take care of them, and in turn, they provide us with safer food sources.
Duck eggs are great for making pastries and cakes. Duck eggs are best for marange.
How wonderful to connect with others on the same path. I too believe we need to be more responsible for growing our own food. We enjoy eating our duck eggs as well. Thank you for commenting, and I can't wait to see your ducks!!!
Ducks come to visit my place every day and they just brought their babies in yesterday. Good information. Thanks
I love your little farm!
Thank you, we are so happy here on the Little Farm that you have joined us in our shenanigans. hugs
I just found your channel. I am subscribing now. You make great video. I know this channel will grow and you will have lots and lots of subscribers soon !!!!
You are very kind, thank you for subscribing I am very happy that you have joined the Little Farm family. Hugs
Thanks for the great video. I’m considering getting three runner ducks for fun companion and good character building for my young kids. How often do you clean out the duck house? I have a fenced space about 100 x 100 feet in the DC metro area.
The duck house gets cleaned depending on the season, during summer when ducks get more time roaming maybe every two weeks, in winter we use the deep litter method but I scoop out the poop unless it's super gross then I replace the bedding. I give the house a good scrubbing with soap and water a couple of times a year. Thanks for watching. hugs
oooh your farm is totally my aesthetic! I wish I had a place like yours
How cute was this! Enjoyed watching with my little toddlers. Thank you miss Annette!
thank you Hannah, I am so glad you and your little ones enjoyed visiting the Little Farm. hugs
Very beautiful ducks, I have 5,
4 rouen and one pekin
thank you , we love our sweet ducks
hello... nice to meet you. i like watching your videos. because i also have peking duck. mojosari duck and bali crested duck.
Hi Edi, ducks are so much fun aren't they? I love watching them play when it rains outside. Of course the goats are inside the barn grumbling the whole time it rains. Maybe I should make a video of it ? Thank you for watching, hugs
@@missannetteslittlefarminth9069 Yes, that's right. I also really like watching your videos. It's funny to see your ducks playing in the rain. What do you take care of ma'am. Greetings to know me from Indonesia
Miss Annette I think you are an adorable person, thank you for sharing your lovely animals with us all. I have a couple of goats and my husband and I are planning on raising Khaki Campbell ducklings next spring. Right now we continue to research on their housing and their overall care before they arrive. You are so right when you said that research is needed before bringing animals home to live with you. I couldn’t agree with you more. I just discovered your channel today and I am subscribed!!!! 😀
Thank you for the sweet comment, it makes my heart happy that you can use the information that i share. hugs, Miss Annette
Hey your mission sounds allot like ours 😀 great video, thanks 😊
That is wonderful to hear, I've been at this for a while and only recently started to connect with my tribe of people that are working towards reconnection. Thank you for watching, hugs
You are so sweet!!! Love your farm and your love for the beautiful animals you have! I have chickens and ducks too and love them both. I also have mustangs and they are all so different but magical in their own ways!!!😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the lovely comment. Mustangs?! Wow, I love horses. Am I correct in thinking that Mustangs are indigenous to the United States. Do you post videos, I am going to go check your page out. Thank you again, hugs Miss Annette
Hi, I’ve had my pet ducks for almost 4 years now….you’re right, ducks are very messy! We hatched them during Covid stay home time…and do enjoy their silliness! Your ducks are really pretty!! We have cattle and often times raise pigs (who are also a bunch of fun!) but my ducks are just 2 little sisters who love each other and make me happy. I sure enjoy seeing yours….keep an eye on the water/ food situation….I get not wanting the mess, but they really do need water by their food. I’m sure you’ve noticed they will always eat and wash it down. In fact you’re never supposed to have feed down for them unless they have water….you seem really sharp and I’m sure you’re ten steps ahead of me, just thought I’d mention it. Love your video and seeing your ideas!! I am a new subscriber
Thank you Lori for the input, I am always eager to learn new things. There is no learning curve with ducks is there? That's why they are some of the most abandoned animals, but yes I am constantly cleaning their water and changing things to accommodate their messy habits. I appreciate your input and thank you for watching.
I love this video Miss Annette and you have a lovely channel!
Thanks for visiting I am having so much fun making videos and meeting nice people like you . hugs
hey, I am interested in buying a duck what do you think I would need to look after one and is there a way to domesticate them, also is it possible to raise them in a house in a city? thanks
I live in a city with a population of about 900,000 people on a little less than 1/2 an acre. I also have amazing supportive neighbors. I would check with the city ordinances first to see if livestock is possible. Next, research what kind of duck you would want and what kind of care that breed needs. Ducks are very cute but very messy, I wouldn't try to keep one in your home unless you have a dedicated space that is easily cleaned, but that is me. Ducks can be very fond of their humans but you have to spend time with them to develop their trust. These are just my thoughts and of course you do what works for you if you decide to get ducks. Good luck, we really are enjoying our ducks and continue to learn how to give them a good quality of life daily.
Thank you 🙏 mummy from 254 ❤❤❤
Subbed.. I have ducks too, very similar situation..,I have so many questions for you! I’m going to watch all ur videos now. I’m so glad I found ur video! 🪿🪿💕
Thank you so much for the sweet comment. We are still learning as you probably know there is no learning curve with ducks.
Just found your chanel and enjoyed the time spent with you. I am an English man living in Azerbaijan lol on a small home stead with chicken's ducks geese rabbits and dogs and cats
Thank you for watching ❤️ Your homestead sounds lovely.
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Hi, did you enjoy the video? Thank you for watching.
Duckies!
@@steveking4114 I am so glad you enjoyed this video it means a lot to me , thank you for supporting the Little Farm.
I had runners and the neighbors loved them as they ate all the snail LOL and eggs are so good to eat and bake with, I never had trouble selling the eggs, I got rid of my duck do to the mess they make and Like pigs make mud holes, Now just hens and a pair of geese, geese need water but don t make mud holes
I know those pesky mud holes can be annoying. Thank you Marie for watching, hugs
Ur wlcm dia
Greetings from Africa, you are doing great work. God bless you.
Hello from Indiana, thank you for the lovely comment. Hugs and thanks for watching.
I enjoyed this video I just got 4 ducklings 2 mallards and 2 Pekins and that’s right they are super cute fun to watch them and indeed they are so messy
Super messy ❤️ it's a constant job cleaning up with our tight space and being open to public visits. I always tell visitors to wear boots. ❤️Hugs
Do you rake the yard daily for all the poop? Or have a poop scooper
Hi, unfortunately yes. It is a big job and since our space is in the city, it is important to keep it clean. It helps keep the flys down too. thanks for watching
Just subscribed. You seem like a sweet soul, and I love your beautiful lil farm
Thank you for your sweet comment and for joining me on my adventures, much love and hugs
Thanks so much. ❤
It looks like they are all girls? I don't think I seen any curly tails? Lol
Yes, we keep all girls on the Little Farm.
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May I ask where you found the tray you put under the feeder?
Of course! www.homedepot.com/p/FH-Group-40-in-x-32-in-x-2-in-Large-Rubber-Ultimate-Weather-Proof-Cargo-Mat-Tray. I don't think this will link you to it , but it is an FH Group 40"x32" from Home Depot.Thank you for watching!
Look so nice video thank you
Thank you too, hugs
I'm curious about what the bamboo teepee is used for.
It's a reading tee pee, I put pillows and a basket of books in it when we have visitors.
Do the ducks lay egg without a male?
Hi, chickens and ducks do not need a male to lay eggs. However you need a male if you want to have chicks. ❤️ Thank you for watching
This is awesome 🤩. I had a micro farm when I was active duty While stationed in Florida. My co workers thought I was nuts lol. I used to give quail eggs to the filipina ladies at work. Thanks for the motivation to start urban farming again. I love your channel. Keep em coming 😁
Thank you for your sweet comment. I can't wait to hear about your "new" micro farm. Good Luck!