How will I make this duck house?

Hello. Your photograph makes me smile my daughter had that playhouse 30 years ago.

Here’s a link that could be helpful to help acclimate your settings.

https://rurallivingtoday.com/backyard-chickens-roosters/how-to-build-a-duck-house/

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/life-out-here/the-coop/chick-care/raising-baby-ducks

https://www.notsomodern.com/duck-keeping-beginners.html/

here is some information for you

The house should either be on the ground or have a low ramp. You might need to add traction strips or a mat on the ramp to help wet, webbed feet navigate. Fill the house with plenty of straw for them to snuggle down into and for making a nest out of. The most important thing the duck house needs is ventilation.

https://thecapecoop.com/make-duck-house/#:~:text=The%20house%20should%20either%20be,duck%20house%20needs%20is%20ventilation.

Hi! What a clever idea! I would have never thought to use an old playhouse like that. I don't know a lot about ducks, but, I would think it would be sturdier and easier to clean if it was sitting on a pad on the ground. If you can't do a concrete pad, maybe a tiny raised deck. I would also make sure that the little house was anchored so a gust of wind didn't knock it over! Good luck and stay safe!

Hi Allison, love the idea of using an old playhouse to make a home for your new duck. I found the tutorial for the one you've shared here https://diyprojects.ideas2live4.com/turn-an-old-playhouse-into-a-chicken-coop/ and you can find old playhouses online. I would look at Facebook marketplace or ask around in your neighborhood. I found one on Amazon that may work - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DT8TDKK/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFJRkI3WTk3NEpDVVMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NzI5MjgzQU9XMzFWTDdBQjRDJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5Mzc3MDgyWEpEVllFT0ZVMTdIJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsMiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Hello there,

This looks like a child's "Wendy House" put up on a platform. Look out for a Used one on eBay, Local Adds. Good luck!

here is info for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZTzJlUbxyI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEVEeWBN7P4

this is a playhouse on a platform! look for one on facebook marketplace

The platform is “treated” 6x6’s screwed into treated 2x6’s, with a 3/4” exterior grade “CDX” plywood deck.

After the wood dries out, prime & 2 coats of exterior grade paint- preferably oil based.

Just put the play house on a platform and use the wire mesh to cover any openings.

If you have predators in your area this will not suffice from them. The duck will need a very sturdy structure at night or the predators will break in and kill it. This is a kids play house and not sufficient for protection. I suggest you read up all about ducks, care, feeding housing and PROTECTION before you get it.

Here is how to add a pool on... :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlpiAVMooWI

Some basic carpentry skills and tools will be required to build this from scratch. The pic seems to be a kids play house sitting on a elevated deck. Pretty easy for a local handy person to put together...