We just started on this whole backyard poultry thing and our first trip to get chicks landed us with 4 chicks and two ducklings (about a month ago).
We pretty separated them at the brooder stage because the ducks were so messy, but loooove them. So entertaining.
So I Built a coop/run...
I'm finishing out my coop, and have a 4x8' inside coop area (well, a bit more with nesting box) that I'm about to paint the (OSB) floor with Black Jack 57. I also will paint upward on the walls some (like a foot) to give a great barrier.
This is in Central Texas, so HOT summers, mild (but...
We went to the feed store to get chicks and start on that whole adventure about 3 weeks ago, and wound up coming home with a handful of chicks (5) and two ducklings. Fun times! I spent a bunch of time planning and then building out a coop for the chickens (with attached run). It's pretty big...