DUCK BOXES

Conservation begins here
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Here at NORTHERN FOWL Co., we are all about ducks! We have installed dozens of duck boxes in Essex, Kent, and Lambton County. Annually, we install numerous boxes in prime locations for nesting ducks, as well as inspect/maintain all of our existing boxes. We also sell boxes and offer shipping across Canada. Installation is available for boxes purchased locally.

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Duck Box Design

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Our boxes are designed with ducks in mind and possess a number of features that have yielded very high success rates.  Some features are as follows:

  • Pine construction to mimic the natural tree hole nesting sites that ducks utilize
  • No sealants or chemicals used that could harm the ducks or ducklings
  • Burnt finish to provide a natural, weatherproof exterior
  • Side swing panel to facilitate clean out/inspection
  • Drainage holes to rid of any water that may enter the box
  • Chick ladders installed to allow the ducklings to leave the box with ease
  • Sloped roofs equipped with drain slots cut on the underside to shed rainwater
  • Entrance hole is sized specifically to allow for all cavity nesting ducks to enter
  • Installed on a galvanized u-channel post (similar to the posts used for stop signs) to discourage other animals from climbing or chewing the pole
  • All boxes are installed with predator guards just below the box - 36” long sandwich style predator guard made from aluminum flat stock
  • Fresh wood chips placed in the box at the start of every nesting season
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Our boxes are excellent for nesting ducks. They have been tested in the field for the last 5 years and have proven themselves productive. Occasionally owls take up residence in our boxes through the winter and utilize them as a roost. This is why spring cleanout is extremely important to prepare the box for nesting ducks.

We are currently exploring a number of partnerships with local conservation authorities and are hoping to have more duck boxes installed in wetlands and marshes soon!

Please visit the shopping page to purchase a duck box for installation on your property. Wood ducks and cavity nesting ducks thrive in a variety of environments including wetlands, flooded timber, creeks, ponds and rivers’ edges. If you are local to Lambton, Kent, or Essex County we also offer galvanized mounting poles and predator guards. These large and bulky items do not ship well. We can come to your selected site and install the entire package for you – do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

Thanks for reading!
Mike @ Northern Fowl Co.