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Quote: If you want eggs, chickens are generally better layers. I think what you meant to say was, If you want eggs, ducks are generally better layers X2

Duck and chicken crazy. I have to agree. My orpingtons were cute for about two days... Then they looked evil... They still do at a month old

Quote: They'd work just as well as they would with chickens, but to make production as efficent they would need more space and have to feed them more, plus clean up the mess the ducks make of everything. You're really using battery hens to make your case for chickens? Really? Come on, Really...

Quote: battery farms with ducks wouldnt work... (at leased I dont think so)

Quote: I was wondering the same, most of the people posting in this section are duck people. Hense the reason your getting a very one-sided opinon on which is better I have both. I've had the chickens longer than the ducks, but now that I've had both I prefer the ducks because of their...

Quote: I believe buff orps and other breeds of chickens can reach 8lb or more. The breeds of ducks you listed that you raised are nearly all heavy breed ducks. Pekins and rouens were bred for meat. I wouldn't raise a cornish x and expect high egg yields. It's ok to have your opinion about...

Quote: Please dont say your ducks are stupid breaks my heart. I dont care that you dont like the ducks as much. But still breaks my heart Also, some duck breeds can OUT LAY chickens. Like the khaki campbell, the runner, and the welsh harlequin. My two khaki hens laid MUCH better then my...

Quote: Yup, sorry to burst your bubble but my khaki hens laid MUCH better then my moms red stars. Im hopeing my welsh harlequins do to since they are suppost to lay as well or BETTER then khakis im just keeping the chickens as eye candy and pets. How can they lay MUCH better if the chicken...

Quote: Please dont say your ducks are stupid breaks my heart. I dont care that you dont like the ducks as much. But still breaks my heart Also, some duck breeds can OUT LAY chickens. Like the khaki campbell, the runner, and the welsh harlequin. My two khaki hens laid MUCH better then my...

Quote: Please dont say your ducks are stupid breaks my heart. I dont care that you dont like the ducks as much. But still breaks my heart Also, some duck breeds can OUT LAY chickens. Like the khaki campbell, the runner, and the welsh harlequin. My two khaki hens laid MUCH better then my...

Quote: This is why I would be worried about houseing my chickens and ducks together? do you think I could if I gave the chickens roosts? Just don't put water in the coop My ducks do fine with my chickens in their coop. How many chickens do you have? The only thing I am worried about is...

Quote: Yeah, I've noticed this! My ducks poop twice if not 3 times as much as my chickens! This is why I would be worried about houseing my chickens and ducks together? do you think I could if I gave the chickens roosts?

Ducks: Pros: Their poop makes good compost They are adorable They make good pets They are amusing They are easy to herd Cons: They poop a lot they make a mess with water They poop A LOT They make holes all over the yard They poop ALOT!!! They can get mean during breeding season (all other birds...