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Interested in keeping ducks

  • 06-02-2014 10:35pm
    #1
    emmetg
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭


    Hi I'm looking to get duckling as pets I've a big back garden and a pond in it
    But we're can I buy or get duckling
    Can nay one help please


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  • #2
    Iyaibeji
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Iyaibeji


    Try farm fowl in laragh, wicklow,
    or old mac donald in carlow.


  • #3
    aonb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,277 ✭✭✭aonb


    make sure to do your research before buying! There are so many breeds that you need to get ducks that are suitable for your space and needs. You need to ensure you dont get too many drakes. Do you want eggs? They need different feed to hens.Have you got fencing sorted - and considered foxes? Think about the area around your pond too - Ducks puddle, and it can get very messy/muddy.
    where are you based - Larchhill Gardens in Kilcock/Co Kildare have a big poultry fair/sale coming up larchhill.ie . Check out irishfowl.com and irish-poultry.com, they have lists of breeders on there.
    Good luck!


  • #4
    truedoom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 400 ✭✭truedoom


    watch out for mink :(


  • #5
    sadie06
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,706 ✭✭✭sadie06


    Agreed that you need to do plenty of research before you launch into this. I did a one day chicken keeping course before we got hens. It was actually great, not just for giving me all the practical information I needed, but the lady was happy to be contacted via phone or email with any future questions.

    Perhaps look into something similar relating to ducks.

    At a quick glance, a short poultry course offered here covers ducks.

    http://www.smallholding.ie/courses.html


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