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post #1 of 7
4/7/12 at 3:28pm
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I have gotten 5 baby ducks from tractor supply.. well there about 5 weeks old and i think I got 3 girls and 2 boys can't tell but 3 are definitely quacking already is 2 males to much for 3 females?
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post #2 of 7
4/7/12 at 10:23pm

I think it is, yes.

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post #3 of 7
4/7/12 at 10:24pm

Let me add a condition to that.  I think it also depends on how much space your ducks have.  I think one can go with more drakes when ducks aren't confined to smaller areas.

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post #4 of 7
4/7/12 at 10:26pm

I had gotten 2 of them also from tractor supply! They are about a month old. How old are yours??

My little feathery, webbed feet, water proof, billed babies are everything to me. 

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My little feathery, webbed feet, water proof, billed babies are everything to me. 

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post #5 of 7
4/7/12 at 11:25pm
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About 5-6 weeks old and there bigger than my scovy hen, but they will be free ranged
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post #6 of 7
4/7/12 at 11:30pm
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About 5-6 weeks old and there bigger than my scovy hen, but they will be free ranged



 

What kind of bedding are you useing for them?

My little feathery, webbed feet, water proof, billed babies are everything to me. 

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My little feathery, webbed feet, water proof, billed babies are everything to me. 

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post #7 of 7
4/8/12 at 8:09am
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Straw/hay its what i have always used once they get taken outside of the house when there to big to stay
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