Would this be a good house for free range ducks to be locked in at night? Two to three ducks?
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if you secure the bottom panels so predators can't get in from underside ... it might. it lasted 2 years outside for my dog , then i gave it away, still in good condition.
1671863
I put my chickens in and lock it to protect them from predators. They will not eat or drink until morning. If you don't get up early to let them out, leave them some water. If you're housing ducks, they must have some water at all times.
1743691
Hmm a cat.. That is a new one. I have two chickens in here but I also put a fence from one side to the other in the front so that they have some outdoor room to play as well. A cat would have a fun time in here for a play place, but not to lock up all day and all night. You could hang play toys all over it and put a bed in the top part, you could also fit a litter box on the bottom. It is a nice "hutch" well made. We also sprayed something to help weather proof it as well for the rain.
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I think it is an ok size if just used at night for sleeping and if the bird is out of the cage for most of time. The cage is very heavy so keep that in mind. If the bird will need to be in the cage for a long period of time then I would suggest a bigger cage.
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Sorry for the wait, I think if you keep your room that these birds are living in warm, then one light shoulda be enough, why, well because it will act like real tree canopy, this way the birds will stay more up and easier to enjoy, you might want to install a heated perch also if it's cool there
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I used it for chickens and it was a nice housing unit the one issue I did have was with the nesting box. The floor of it can be easily pushed up by predators that get under it. You would have to reinforce this area.
2059902
I have 3 chicken in the barn they have sufficient space to move around. Anymore will be very limiting, >6 will be crowded.
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It's a good little hutch for the price. Not sure how big your ducks are, but my call ducks can fit thru the small door. It does have a larger opening that may work better for larger ducks.
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I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new grasses. Also, the nests are getting loose with no use!! From one grandma to another, you get quality with what you pay. I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new... » Read More I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new grasses. Also, the nests are getting loose with no use!! From one grandma to another, you get quality with what you pay. « Show Less
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It would depend on how much time the bird will be in the cage.. If its just a night cage then I would say yes but if its an all the time cage I would say no.
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I have four who are currently 10 weeks old. They spend nights in there, shut in the nesting/roosting area when it's been cold. It is ok for that. It is too small for them to live in there all the time in my opinion, especially in view of the square footage suggested per chicken by the various expert sites. We have it in a shed with a indoor run area for indoor days, and plan an outdoor run and chicken tunnel set up for more adventures as they get older.
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Kathy, since you place these underground, they could potentially be okay. What I did observe in one case, the critter actually pushed the 1/2 poison block to the surface. In that case, it would be a problem for free range chicks.
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I own chickens and I wouldn't even put one in it because it would be too tight for them, the opening of the nesting area is small and it has no bar for them to roost on. This works for 1 rabbit, 2 guinea pigs or 2 dwarf rabbits.
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As far as the squirrels been able to get in...yes it would be good. However, I would keep it away from the sun.
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absolutely. if it keeps water from freezing itll keep food or whatevers in it from freezing. As it doesnt draw a lot of electricity, it would work best if its slightly enclosed... like a wooden box. Not knowing where you live, Im not sure how extreme your temps are, all i can say is i live in n Idaho and the temp at night latelys been down in the single digits. I liked mine so much i bought another one for the ducks. the ponds frozen over now.
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I think it would hold up just fine. You could put a heating pad inside just to make sure your chickens where nice and warm. I have four chickens in mine so they sleep pretty close together I've never had any problems.
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Yes, my rabbits were free roaming during the day, and stayed in the hutch at night. You could have several if they are smaller breeds. I had litters of babies in there as well, with plenty of room.