"No Messy Ducks!" - How to Raise CLEAN Ducks

[@Ankaggse]

Really like your youtube channel! Good tips and your ducks look happy. I definitely believe in your duckshield =)

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

That really means a lot coming from another duck person, judging from your profile picture. We are so glad that we can provide ideas to help make keeping ducks easier. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@chrispettinella2452]

Man, you should make it an invention and paten it!! Your the best keep doing what your doing!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Chris!

[@centerspike6613]

KZbin recommended video at 4 a.m. . Plus I don't even own chickens or ducks but I found this video fascinating and I watched the whole thing.

[@Yatukih_001]

Folks, let´s start raising ducks, instead of more politicians!Thanks for your AWESOME video man!!

[@kayleynaylor6247]

I'm receiving two ducks tomorrow from a friend who is tired of taking care of them, this helped me so much! Thank you for your amazing content!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are so welcome Kayley! We are glad that you find our content helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

[@KatTheNekox3]

I just randomly stumbled upon your video and clicked it because my aunt really wants us to get ducks but my father claims they are too messy. I am going to show this to my mother. Good video my dude!

[@mamabrumble59]

Ducks need to get the water in their mistral. They need to submerge their heads

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

@5:12

[@44redwolf]

Love the idea but the ducks need to be able to dunk their whole heads in the water to keep their noses clear so they can breathe. I'll go with a next sized up fence with bigger gaps...... ooops never mind. you just touched on that subject.... didnt watch all the way through right away. My bad

[@janettporter6795]

I love Ducks and thank you for your suggestions. Naturally I'm making the same mistakes you just mentioned. We bought a place with the perfect pond. What a mess and smell we have. Now I'm heading out to try and recktifie this mess. Great job.

[@WonderfulAkari]

I don't even own a house but I am subscribing after hearing this guy speak for 3 seconds

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Alex!

[@Mugsey1984]

Duck sheild, mind blown...

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Glad we could help out!! Thanks for watching Mugsey!!

[@solstein160]

5 seconds in to this video and I’m already subbing to him. He seems like a nice and cool guy

[@nvyoder]

This duck shield is a brilliant idea! I got 5 grown ducks from a friend and am getting my first ducklings this week. I love your "no messy duck" ideas!

[@AZFarms]

You can still use a kiddie pool as long as you wrap wire around it like a big cage! Really useful if you have a lot of ducks!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Rob, I actually have a way of applying the duck shield principle for a large number of ducks that didn't make the cut for this video. I will share a video of this soon in our membership area. Thanks again for your comment!

[@erinbuckley1170]

Shit. Well that just changed my life. I think I'll leave the kiddie pool in there, but the duck shield will be good for keeping their drinking water clean

[@smurfygoodtimes8148]

Put the water on the outside of the tractor they can stick their head through the fence🐓 no need to take up interior footage, nor build extras.

[@ComeFromTheMoon]

Thanks BPF! I learned quickly about a guard for the drinking fountain when I needed to travel. I used a metal gate with 2x4 slots & that minimized the waste. Happy "ducking" problems...lol. I've got 5 Indian Runners & 7 Pekin ducks. I love how fast they grow!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

That is awesome that you already use something like the duck shield! It cuts down on the mess, as you know. Thanks for watching Servando!

[@juliemelville1264]

You are so good at this - I've watched about 12 videos and left comments on the really stupid ones - so I have to also see something to the good ones. BRAVO to you!

[@angelawood9610]

My ducks are free range and have 3 kiddie pools, and I can careless if they make mud.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Whatever works for you! 👍

[@joseph1980.]

We've got three pekings, one male n two females. He's sitting on 10 eggs at the minute. Lucky enough to have a fairly big spring fed pond n let the ducks mince about freely. Had a few issues with mud but nothing major. Whatever works for you though

[@user-wp5qj8cw8o]

I agree with you

[@klee2u]

Mike: I like your creativity and resourcefulness. I’d love to have chickens or ducks, but my husband likes to travel, so I’m waiting until he gets that out of his system.

[@rebeccah6786]

Just found your channel! Love it! This info is extremely helpful! I LOVE ducks, but HATE the mess! Will be building a duck shield soon! Thanks!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We are glad that you found us Rebecca! It is awesome that you find our content valuable. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ddsmiles6382]

This is the third time I’ve subscribed to your channel and your not the only one!! Anyone else having this issue? Thank you for the video! I needed tips on ducks 🦆 they are something else and full of personality. Blessings from Dee and Gee in New Mexico ♥️

[@JustLivingLife]

Your channel has always been one channel that is my go to, to watch and learn! Thanks for your amazing videos always!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We are so happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@Kiki63939]

Where was youtube when I needed this video 15 years ago

[@TheNealsHomestead]

I like the idea of the shield. Our ducks are a huge mess...a huge, constant mess! Thank you, ~Janette

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Awesome! Glad we could give you an idea about how to cut down on the mess! ~ Lacie

[@stevewhitson6944]

Thanks for your splendid insight and ingenuity in caring for your ducks! Great video and presentation. Keep up the good work!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Steve!

[@pawpawshobbyhomestead4081]

I came over from white house on the hill. This is a great Idea!!! I have to try this out. Thanks for sharing

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Paw Paw we are so glad that you came over to check out our channel! Thank you for watching and commenting! Let us know if you try the duck shield.

[@JasmineCherie]

I love your videos and yes some of the tricks will reduce the mess but they will not negate them. I think it’s unfair to make potential duck owners believe that ducks can be “mess free” as your thumbnail implies. Less messy, Yes. But let’s not set ducks up for failure. People need to accept that ducks are messy but also bring an enormous amount of joy. Just like “where there are ducks there are prey”...”where there are ducks there is mess”.

[@jonchapa1758]

great video! your enthusiasm makes me want to keep watching! great idea with the duck shield! I have been on the fence about adding ducks to the homestead! Thank you for the great video!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Jon! We are so glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@beyourself9890]

How are your ducks able to rinse their nostrils when you use that shield?

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Thanks for the tips

[@rosaking8488]

Love your channel! I also follow Justin Rhodes and The Hollers. I live in the city Pasadena in Texas. Watching y’all’s videos helps me unwind after work. 👍🏻❤️

[@bruceaugustine5136]

aLWAYS ENJOY YOUR CLIPS! vERY STRAIGHT, NO B/S BACKGROUND STUFF. YOU MAKE AN EXTREMELY GOOD QUALITY VIDEO

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Bruce! We really try to be informative and interesting. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@mpedals]

great idea,,,,,my duck pond is running out of water,,,,,,and this just gave me the idea of just building a box around the water containers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,love you channel, tks duckman

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Myste Pedals! We are so glad that you enjoyed the video and are glad that we could maybe make keeping ducks a little less messy.

[@arringtonfamilyfarmsllc5841]

This tip helped out a lot. Thanks Mike

[@ChickenWired]

Really enjoying your channel, looking forward to more about the ducks especially!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We are so glad that you enjoy our channel! We love our ducks. Hopefully this Spring we will have some videos on ducklings. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@adelelashmawy2156]

You are slick with that duck shield !

[@elizabethg2062]

I love your attitude about raising duck, that it doesn't have to be hard or messy! I'll test out your duck shield with my pekins!

[@thomashaniford7439]

Great video and awesome idea!!! I came up with something similar after watching this video. I bought a basket and a bowl at the dollar store and covered the bowl with the basket and cut out a few openings for the ducks heads. Once again, thanks so much!!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Awesome Thomas!! We are so glad that you made your own Duck Shield! It is all about the concept. You took our concept and applied it to your own context. Great job! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing!

[@6996katmom]

Love your channel. You are just like Justin. You are very comical and fascinating to watch.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

6996katmom Thank you so much for watching! Being compared to Justin is a huge compliment! We appreciate your kid words!

[@uddercharmsfarm8159]

Just found this channel via dougs video.....great stuff! I've gone from 35 ducks to 9 now.....I think it's a bobcat! My ducks free roam since I have a 9 acre lake....but clearly predators are a problem! We need to build a duck hotel for them to go in at night.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Ouch! 35 to 9! That hurts right there. We put them up in the electrified poultry netting with the chickens at night because of predators. You have a huge lake! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@uddercharmsfarm8159]

Big Pond Farm I haven't tried the electric netting yet.....will it keep out big cats? I'd like to try this.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We don't have big cats around here so I'm not 100% sure. It does keep out foxes, raccoons, opossums, etc.

[@mccaskillfarmstead4244]

Just got some ducks and love em! 💪🏼💪🏼🤣

[@Susie2cute72]

Wow!!!!!! thank you,good idea,love it.

[@nonnieleb98]

Loving ♡ all the duck info

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Great nonnieleb98! Glad we can provide you with good info. Thank you for watching!

[@IamBrendaMarie]

Good ideas. Thanks for sharing

[@lisakukla459]

Great video. Really interesting ideas. If I had a pond of an appropriate size, relative to the number of ducks I had, would I be able to swim in the pond also, or use it for anything else, or would it be too gross? Let's also say the pond had a small budget to be set up with some filtering plants and a modest pump and filter, but nothing professional or extravagant. I hear these creatures can really stink up the place, but I want them so badly I can't stand it. I keep thinking surely there must be a way to set them up to let them freely be ducks full-time without causing problems. Or maybe there isn't, and I'll have to have a separate pond for swimming and other duck-free activities? A permaculture ducks course is absolutely right up my alley. I'm glad I came across this video. I will definitely be looking into that before I bring any ducks home. Thanks!

[@christinafensley4297]

What do you do with them in the winter? We live in CT and get a lot of snow.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

They actually do well in the snow. Their feathers keep them plenty warm and they get in the water as long as it isn't frozen. The hardest part is keeping the water thawed for them when it is cold. We had a really long cold snap and we would have to go out at least twice a day to give them fresh water. There is a little footage of them in the snow in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXioiGV4rq-bmq8 Thanks for watching Christina!

[@birage9885]

What would be an adequate size duck tractor for two Welch Harlequin ducks? I didn't get my ducks yet , but I need to build one and wasn't sure of good dimensions for two small ducks.

Great!!! That's what we were looking for!!!! Thanks!!! 😄😄👍👍

[@maxmuskat9863]

legendary! awesome video. thank you for the share

[@capndanmartin]

Thanks so much for your informational vlogs. We just started with some ducks(14 Khaki Campbells) this summer. I incorporated a version of your ‘duck shield’ constructed on top of a 4’x8’ pallet that serves as a feeding/watering station. It is working great in controlling the mess. Thanks again and keep up the good work! Dan Martin, South Texas

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are so very welcome!! It sounds like you have applied the duck shield to your context and it is working great. Thanks so much for watching!

[@oscarsbackgardenbirds7460]

I'm looking for an egg laying duck do you recommend khaki Campbell's?

[@imaginarycanary9956]

Brilliant duck shield. I also love the chicken tractors. I love my ducks but I'm new to it. I'd heard of a chicken tractor and permaculture but never heard of a duck tractor. Brilliant!!! New viewer here, thanks for your video.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Shelly! We will have more NEW duck videos soon so stay tuned!

[@somsongcharoenpon168]

I learned different stuff every day, thanks.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Glad that you found our video helpful! We appreciate you watching!

[@ericavisocky9850]

New subscriber. I came over from White House. I’d LOVE a duck permaculture video. I also have a septic field near where I’ll put my ducks and have been planning a cover crop for it. Thanks!

[@michaelcollins2957]

Thanks for all the great info! Please keep up the great work!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Michael!! We appreciate you watching! Also we plan to have an email sent out this Sunday for our members.

[@thomasjefferson5076]

Amazing content man! Truly inspiring.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Nicholas! We appreciate the compliment! Thank you for watching!

[@alyce8539]

I only have two ducks but I am thinking of doing a duck shield in their run for their water!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Great! Let us know how it turns out!

[@castleladyohio]

You mention having a pond - I wonder about using a floating duck house on the pond?

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You could definitely do that. We have never done it, but I am sure there are probably videos out there about it.

[@mrs.garcia6978]

Joel Saladin mentions a farmer who did this in one of his earlier books. Thick styrofoam platform with wooden doghouse on top if I’m remembering correctly

[@mrs.garcia6978]

Maybe boat foam board not SF

[@massoud139]

You take care of your animals . Good man . good job .

[@VTECsqznN2O]

Luckily I'm in the desert so they can't make mud without tons of water. Even with the kiddie pool, no issues... For babies in a brooder though, I do something similar.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

They sure love to make mud here. In a few days we should have some more duck videos, especially duckling videos. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dalekirkendall5283]

Smart ideas , thank you

[@anitaanita7162]

Super smart tips, thanks for sharing 😊

[@sallysmith7675]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@sallysmith7675]

I used to keep ducks and will again as soon as my hubby and I move back to the home place. I have subscribed to your Big Farm Pond because I love chickens and ducks and gardening.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@TheJamandberries]

Brilliant idea thanks!

[@dra4gon]

Hi Big Pond Farm, Just stumbled across your channel and loving the content! Great entertainment and educational! thanks for the tips with this issue it really helped. Ducks are great for kids, my niece and nephew absolutely love feeding them, looking after them etc and it’s great for the kids during family gatherings, and the best part about it the kids forget about the iPhone and iPad and go out and play / explore with nature! Really appreciate the content and I have subbed and looking forward to more videos :) Have a wonderful day!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Mimi we are so glad to have you!! Selah loves to play with our ducks and is loving our new ducklings. Stay tuned because more videos on duck and ducklings are coming!

[@donnaflores50]

Thanks for the information. I love your channel.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are very welcome Donna! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@vivienlewis9862]

thank you, loved the tips.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching Vivien!!

[@TheHoneystead]

Great tip!!! Thanks :)

[@rrcw320]

You are a genius. Loved the video

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@schreddarpwnz1491]

You've come up with a really simple to make headache relief haha, Great idea and i even have the wood and fence to make one. just got our first ducklings =D

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Awesome!! I hope you were able to build one with just the scrap you had around your house! Thanks so much for watching!

[@gbrunogougler8765]

very clever and practical

[@helenmaesizemore6360]

Thank you for giving me this idea

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@learnenglishwithmartha7629]

Love your personality thank you for the info.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Martha! I appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching!

[@coolbreezeatp]

What a great idea! Thank you for sharing. We plan on getting some ducks again and the mess they made with the water was difficult to handle. This will help.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are very welcome! We are so happy that you found our video helpful. What kind of ducks do you enjoy raising?

[@tammymurphy1268]

just found your chnl....looking forward to watching all of them..great ideas...tkx for sharing!!!!!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

We are so glad that you found us!! Thank you so much for watching!~Lacie

[@gamefowlchannel1660]

Hey like your idea and all but about the kiddy pools look at 50 ducks in a hot he uses a guard for water pools but gives them access to a lake and a bath tub for when he has them up.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Bradley Farms! We do suggest to let your flock enjoy a larger body of water a few times a week. Our ducks really enjoy our pond.

[@giberrys347]

Thanks for the info

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@thorbc178]

Great videos man, thanks for the knowledge.

[@karenrouth2056]

Love the duck shield idea Mike! Guess what I'm making this week lol!!! Thank you! What do you do for their feed???

[@BeckyRaymondAndFamily]

Permaculture ducks? I'm interested! Love your videos and really appreciate the duck information. We are just starting out with a tiny flock of 6 khaki campbell ducks.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Awesome Rayhawk Clan! We hope you come to love your ducks as much as we do ours. Thanks for watching!

[@guderian1570]

Nice شكرا

[@rainfurkarter1305]

Amazing idea thanks lol

[@overheadjumper]

I love this guy

[@inderwink]

Hi, y'all. Another great video!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

inderwink Thank You!!

[@honestyfaithful]

What a GREAT IDEA thank you so much for sharing 😊🌻😊

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You're welcome!

[@krickette5569]

I have 24 ducks and 4 geese and as you can imagine, they are messy. But they are water animals and I actually enjoy watching them in their pools and ponds. I'm glad you found something that works for you.

[@mightisright]

Really smart idea.

[@michellemacdaniels4462]

Great ideas!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Michelle! Glad that we could share this with you! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jannazielke7612]

How do you move the duck tractor everyday? Just literally drag it to a new spot? We used to only keep them in our coop at night and graze during the day, however we have bobcats who have been hunting at 9am when its light out.. ugh! So now they don't get much time to forge in the yard and the coop is pretty gross! It is pretty heavy but trying to see if I could move our coop around the yard to help with this and allow them to forge more. Any advice would be great!!

[@ianpolley4128]

This would definitely help in their shelter

[@uphillhomestead6188]

Thanks! I have chickens but wanted ducks too..would never have thought of a duck shield :)

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Mike loves his ducks!

[@mistycourtney1696]

ty u give me some good things to use for my ducks

[@mistycourtney1696]

This is my first time having ducks and I'm leaning as I go

[@Coltrabagar]

Duck shield. Simple. Genius.

[@BioGartenReich]

Love your videos! Great how the grass looks!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Bio-Garten Reich! We appreciate you watching!

[@roosterrhodes3346]

Thank you That will help me very much

[@urgencepc4563]

I was totally going for the kiddie pool. Thanks.

[@urgencepc4563]

But they don't get to bathe?

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Urgence PC you can always give them more access to water if you like. We have a pond that we let ours out on during most days but if you have to keep them in a pen the duck shield really helps keep the mess down. They only "have" to be able to submerge their head in order to keep clean.

[@afulper]

Thank you! Building a Duck shield now!!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Awesome Alex!

[@hotintheshadehomestead301]

This is awesome! Thanks for the tips 😊

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You are very welcome! Soon we will have more videos on ducks since we just added 35 ducklings to the farm. Thanks for watching!

[@amywalters3222]

Hi there. We love your channel and your enthusiasm for the farming life. We only have a small garden but we try to do something with it - we too have ducks among other enterprises. We were inspired by this video and the duck water door has been made. But how can we get the ducks to put their heads through and find the water? For a couple of days they've been looking at it but not brave enough to discover the liquid delights on the other side. Take care.

[@Graysonthegrey1]

I have 2 male ducks and 3 females but one female had 3 sets of 3 duck at different ti e which makes her a mom of 9 so all together it's 14 and I tried using a gadget like you did for their water and it worked for maybe a week but then they started to try and get over the fence to swim so I have 4 of the huge tubs they are used to mix cement and I keep water in them and they love it since the 9 babies are big now love swimming in the tubs. My ducks free range with 24 chickens on a acre of grassy land which they love to roam around but at night they live in 2 huge 1 medium coops

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Jacquie it sounds like you have it figured out what works for you and your ducks. I am sure that your ducks are super happy living how they do. Thanks for sharing and for watching our video!! ~ Lacie