Andenes September Adventure: Autumn Bathing Spots and Natural Feeding

Your ducks love September. The temperatures are pleasant, the water is still invigorating, and the natural landscape around Fjære is full of food. It's the time to give them maximum opportunity to live according to their nature.

Bathing Spots in September

With cooler temperatures than in August, but still mild enough for comfort, this is the perfect month for bathing. If you have a pond, pool, or larger bathing tub, ensure your ducks have daily access:

• Bathing keeps plumage in perfect condition
• Water play provides mental stimulation
• Natural washing reduces parasites

Natural Feeding

September in the Agder region brings both late-blooming flowers and early seed fall. Your ducks can graze on:

• Small shrimp, snails, and insects in the water
• Greens that continue to grow in September
• Seeds from weeds and plants

Autumn Routines

Begin gradually changing their routines for the coming winter rest. Ducks need less light stimulation, so adjust daily activities according to natural day length. This helps their hormones prepare for a more peaceful period.

Here at Den Lille Hagen i Fjære, our ducks enjoy every day in September – it makes them both healthy and happy, and that positive energy spreads throughout everything we do on our farm.