Building new duck house

[Quacking ducks]

Hi I am in the middle of building a new duck house, what should I use for the roof for a cold winter climate? We were going to use sheet metal but now after doing some research I am not sure if that is a good idea. What would y’all do? We do have strong winds in the winter here. Thank you

 

[Lilbitsnpieces]

I used pole barn siding.with gutters..which flows into a buried tote..this has a pump, that goes to their pond waterfall ...when activated.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Nice coop. I have metal roofing on all my coops with the pitch you have the snow will not sit it will slide off.

 

[Isadora]

Hi I am in the middle of building a new duck house, what should I use for the roof for a cold winter climate? We were going to use sheet metal but now after doing some research I am not sure if that is a good idea. What would y’all do? We do have strong winds in the winter here. Thank you View attachment 2941124

Hi!
What did your research say about metal roofing that made you hesitant?
I have metal roofing on my duck house and it's perfect.

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

I don’t know what’s not to like about metal roofing, resists mold, lasts nearly forever and is economical to install. I have metal roofing on my duck house, my next one will likely also have metal siding.

 

[Quacking ducks]

That good to hear, I will try to post pictures when it’s done. Thanks for your input

 

[Quacking ducks]

What is the best thing to put on the ground of the new run for my ducks? pea gravel? sand? What do y'all use? I have been thinking about using pea gravel but was wondering what the pros and cons of it are. I have heard that the pea gravel can cause bumblefoot.


And I have been thinking about putting some cages on an inside wall of the duck coop for brooders. I hatch ducklings and chicks in an incubator and then I sale them. Since I am going to sale them, is it a problem if I have them in with my flock? thank you

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

I hear of many folks using bark mulch, I would think it should work well, and probably bugs would like it to to encourage foraging.

 

[Quacking ducks]

I hear of many folks using bark mulch, I would think it should work well, and probably bugs would like it to to encourage foraging.

Wouldn’t the mulch put slivers in the ducks flippers and cause bumble foot?

 

[Luv Ducks]

I use sand here in Ohio. I do have to replace it at times but I have never had bumblefoot so to me it is worth it. The saying goes if you can't walk on it with your bare feet and be comfortable, neither can they. Good luck with your decision.