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Adding ducks to the flock....help?
Male Silkies will be maybe 2 1/4 lbs when grown, and females smaller than that. I figure since I order a male and female east indian duck (2 and 1 1/2lbs respectively) that they would be good together.... Silkies also don't always roost, so I thought a couple of ducks in the coop cuddled up... -
Adding ducks to the flock....help?
Would I want to fluff dry them, or just let them go in with everyone? With my chicks, I go in and whistle to them with my hand in the brooder and let them approach me as they like. That way, I'm not chasing any one for lovings, and they get attention on their own terms... All of them are... -
Adding ducks to the flock....help?
I loved the threads you directed me too! I'm a reader.... :) Another question, how soon should I start encouraging them to swim. I plan on getting something from Home Depot or Lowes to fill up with fresh water for them outside that is deep enough for them, but light enough I can dump it out... -
Adding ducks to the flock....help?
On Friday we have two black east india ducklings coming to us. Aside from our 6 grown hens outside, we also have 7 easter eggers and 8 silkies that are about 5 weeks old, and 9 silkies that are 2 weeks old. My plan (I hope) was to add the new ducklings to the brooder with this group, since the...