So the idea has just popped into my head.. I think I may want to get 2 or 3 ducks to add to my flock of chickens as a birthday present to my best friend. Lots of questions go along with that also. Before I get too excited with this idea, I would love all you proud duck owners to help me out a bit.
Question 1 is the biggest and most important -
Can chickens and ducks live together and share a coop in harmony?
Q2 - Are their any coop differences that will need to be made for ducks?
Q3 - Will they be okay together in a (pretty decent sized) fenced in run?
Q4 - I know ducks require water, and i've heard kiddie pools work just fine, but that is the extent of what I know.. Why is water such an important role in a ducks life
Q5 - Are ducks aggressive when raised from birth? (I like being able to socialize with my hens, so I don't want to be chased around by a mean ol duck while trying to do so)
Q6 - Any differences in brooding chicks and ducks? Possible to do both together in same brooding area? differences in food, temp, getting along, etc?
Q7 - ANY other duck/chicken related info I should know?
Thanks in advance!
Question 1 is the biggest and most important -
Can chickens and ducks live together and share a coop in harmony?
Q2 - Are their any coop differences that will need to be made for ducks?
Q3 - Will they be okay together in a (pretty decent sized) fenced in run?
Q4 - I know ducks require water, and i've heard kiddie pools work just fine, but that is the extent of what I know.. Why is water such an important role in a ducks life
Q5 - Are ducks aggressive when raised from birth? (I like being able to socialize with my hens, so I don't want to be chased around by a mean ol duck while trying to do so)
Q6 - Any differences in brooding chicks and ducks? Possible to do both together in same brooding area? differences in food, temp, getting along, etc?
Q7 - ANY other duck/chicken related info I should know?
Thanks in advance!