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3/3/12 at 10:18pm
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I would like to get a duck or two. That is my first question. Would a duck to better with a second duck or would the duck be okay with my chickens? I am not too concerned about the amount of eggs the duck would lay. I have two in mind, Blue Swedish and Welsh Harlequin. I would like a calm and friendly breed(s). What do you think of those two breeds?

Married with a teenage boy and preteen girl. 1 cat "Archie" 4 dogs "Harley" Bull Mastiff / "Bella" Bull Mastiff mix ,"Minnie" my daughter's Dauchand/Poodle mix and "Toby" her brother. 9 chickens -2 Black Stars,2 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Buff Brahmas . ,2 female Barred Rock and 2 California White.. <3. I enjoy gardening, cooking, baking and the occasional craft.

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Married with a teenage boy and preteen girl. 1 cat "Archie" 4 dogs "Harley" Bull Mastiff / "Bella" Bull Mastiff mix ,"Minnie" my daughter's Dauchand/Poodle mix and "Toby" her brother. 9 chickens -2 Black Stars,2 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Buff Brahmas . ,2 female Barred Rock and 2 California White.. <3. I enjoy gardening, cooking, baking and the occasional craft.

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post #2 of 4
3/3/12 at 11:20pm
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I would like to get a duck or two. That is my first question. Would a duck to better with a second duck or would the duck be okay with my chickens? I am not too concerned about the amount of eggs the duck would lay. I have two in mind, Blue Swedish and Welsh Harlequin. I would like a calm and friendly breed(s). What do you think of those two breeds?



I dont know abou tbreeds but i can say

 

you need at least 2 ducks, 1 duck can go into depression and die from being alone

 

we always get Campbells and we liked them, they were sweet and fairly calm, just a matter of catching them\

 

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Poem

Dreamin' of swans

No crested ducks

LMAO

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post #3 of 4
3/4/12 at 3:52am

Having watched how my trio are always close together and following one another around, I would say you need a minimum of two.  Even though my ducks free range at the same time as my chickens, while they don't dislike one another, there isn't a "bond" between them.

 

I only have experience with Campbells, so I can't comment on those breeds.

 

Good luck in making your decision;  having ducks is fun!

 

 

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post #4 of 4
3/4/12 at 4:25am

You should get at least 2.  A small flock of 3 of 4 is better and more entertaining.  They love the company of other ducks.  I would get all females if you don't want ducklings.  Some Drakes can be very aggressive with the ducks and even the chickens.  

 

They will need a large container of water to bath and swim in, and you will need to change the water 2 times a day to keep it clean because they love to poop in it and also put their food in it to make a poop food soup!sickbyc.gif

 

You choices are fine.  They can be noisy.  If you are concerned about the noise, then I recommend muscovy ducks.  They are very quiet and they are very easy to tame.

 

 

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