Duck Coop: Dry houses for ducks and geese with a low entrance
Ducks and geese need a dry, safe place on the ground at night. With us you will find sturdy houses that your waterfowl can waddle into with ease.
Duck Coop: A dry night shelter for your waterfowl
A duck coop is built differently from a chicken coop. Ducks and geese sleep on the floor, have no need for perches and prefer to walk in at ground level or up a shallow ramp. With us you will find the Kerbl Duck Town as a duck house and goose house in two sizes, plus a roomy small animal hutch that also works well for waterfowl. All of them are easy to clean and keep your birds dry and sheltered.
What matters in a duck coop
Ducks carry a lot of moisture into their house. A well-ventilated coop with openings just below the roof stops damp and smells from building up. A thick layer of absorbent bedding keeps the floor dry, and you replace wet patches regularly. The Duck Town measures 93 x 73 x 67 cm, the XL version 115 x 77 x 67 cm. The small animal hutch at 105 x 100 x 108 cm offers extra height, for geese for example. Large doors make it easy to reach inside, so mucking out and refreshing the bedding takes only a few minutes.
Protection from foxes and martens
Because waterfowl sleep on the ground, they are an easy target for foxes. Herd your ducks into the coop every evening and close the door securely. A solid floor stops predators from digging their way in. Place the coop as close to the house as possible or inside a fenced area, so your birds have a protected run around their shelter during the day. A light near the house also makes the evening round easier for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much space do runner ducks need in the coop?
Allow about a third of a square metre of floor space per runner duck, and considerably more for geese. The larger the floor area, the drier the bedding stays.
Do ducks need water in the coop overnight?
Ducks usually manage without water in the coop overnight, which helps keep the bedding dry. In the morning, though, they should get straight to fresh water deep enough to dip their whole head in.
Will ducks go into the coop on their own in the evening?
Unlike chickens, ducks do not always head for the coop by themselves. With a fixed routine and a little feed inside, they usually get used to being herded in each evening quite quickly.
Duck houses and goose houses for your smallholding
Runner ducks, Pekin ducks and geese feel at home in a house that can be entered at ground level and offers plenty of floor space. They do not need perches, but they do need dry bedding that is renewed regularly. Look for a wide entrance that lets the birds walk in and out comfortably, and for large openings that make mucking out easier for you. Choose the size according to the number of birds and plan in a little extra room, as waterfowl bring a lot of moisture with them. Stand the house on firm, slightly raised ground so that rainwater cannot run in. A secure latch keeps your flock safe from foxes and martens at night. Geese need more height because of their size, and here the small animal hutch gives extra headroom. With the right house, your waterfowl stay dry, calm and healthy all year round.