When I got my brood of chicks last spring our son got 2 ducklings. They were seperate for months. Then when all were able to free range the ducks and chicks have been housed together in a large coop. One duck hated our dog and finally was killed by the dog. "Lucky" the other duck now thinks...
I first found this sight last fall, and got too busy! I first got my chicks in March as day olds. I have Barred Rocks, Love them! Started out with 15. I now have 8 hens (not enough). I have 3 roos and they just started fighting, had to seperate. Was hoping to sell them but when people...
I have a small flock that forages (mostly) in my backyard. (slip through every now and then) They were hatched in May have been laying since late July. 8 hens 3 roosters (I know). Very friendly Barred Rocks, have a nice coop with wood shavings, sleep on roost boards, 5 nest boxes with straw...