Blakloks 5 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 im having trouble getting up to feed a pond because of the shorter night someone sugested that i put a hopper with barley in it and duck will use anyone done this?? Im open to any ideas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 8 Bore Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 im having trouble getting up to feed a pond because of the shorter night someone sugested that i put a hopper with barley in it and duck will use anyone done this?? Im open to any ideas Why not use a torch if it's dark? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 we normally drop some corn into the shallows. keeps them busy trying to find it,as long as they find some they will come back.just not too much at once( we feed twice a week at the moment). if a hopper is to be used i would put it in the water,bearing in mind that alot of food may be wasted. the raft is a good option where possible,keeping the duck away from predators but allowing other birds to feed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,602 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You could try an auto feed hopper, i got one for £70 ish but to be honest it was crap, moisture got in the battery and knacked the job. I would be intersested to hear if anybody has had success with normal feeders. "Why not use a torch if its dark" Because the duck will already be there !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 8 Bore Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You could try an auto feed hopper, i got one for £70 ish but to be honest it was crap, moisture got in the battery and knacked the job. I would be intersested to hear if anybody has had success with normal feeders. "Why not use a torch if its dark" Because the duck will already be there !! Get up to speed Bell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blakloks 5 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) im having trouble getting up to feed a pond because of the shorter night someone sugested that i put a hopper with barley in it and duck will use anyone done this?? Im open to any ideas Why not use a torch if it's dark? Thats the worst thing you can do a torch on duck will scare them off the pond for good!! Any one got any pics off a raft??? Edited November 9, 2009 by Blakloks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,602 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You could try an auto feed hopper, i got one for £70 ish but to be honest it was crap, moisture got in the battery and knacked the job. I would be intersested to hear if anybody has had success with normal feeders. "Why not use a torch if its dark" Because the duck will already be there !! Get up to speed Bell! I apologise 8 Bore, thought i might have been stating the blindingly obvious old bean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ratattack 111 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 You could always feed them in the morning with some barley in the shallows to keep em occupied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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