Couple questions - ducklings

Katelynschicks

In the Brooder
May 8, 2015
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My ducklings were 1 week June 29,2015

1) When can they swim?

2) how old until I can put them in with my 9week old chickens (1 barred rock. 2 sexlinks)


Might have more questions but can't think of any right now.. First time duckling and chicken owner. I've had the chickens since they were 3 days old they are now 9 or 10wks old. And just got the ducklings Sunday June 29th.
 
You can let them start spending time in water from the moment they can walk but they don't produce oil and can't float until their about a month and a half old. Wait until they are about as big as the chickens and try introducing them through a fence. Ducks tend to grow a bit faster than chickens, My was about 6-7 weeks old when he begun living outside.
 

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