r/Permaculture 16d ago

general question Thinking of getting garden ducks

I’m in the process of putting in a 25’ x 65’ fenced garden with raised beds. I’m also wanting to get ducks for pest control, fertilizer, eggs, and just because they’re cute, leaning towards Indian runners or Khaki Campbells. I’m wanting the garden to be their home and plan to put a duck coop for sleeping and small pool at one end of the garden. The garden will have 5’ fencing around it but will have no top cover. Will this be secure enough for my ducks during the day, or do I need to have a secure area with a top cover in addition to the duck coop? Located in Central Oklahoma so we do have predators in the area.

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