Sorry I'm in NW so I've struggled to get calls - had to source from Cheshire.
Luckily if you search around (try preloved.com) you'll find plenty of birds in your area - I could have had so many ducks easily if I could travel down towards the south coast.
I can't help identify a reputable...
Only to say I hope you don't have a lovely garden as ducks will put an end to it!
Somewhere for swimming will keep your ducks happy; but if you get runner ducks then this is less important.
Follow the guidelines for chickens in relation to growers.
Personally I'd give them separate houses as ducks are messy and need more ventilation in their coop.
I keep calls, Campbells and a mallard.
All are lovely.
The Campbells are good layers and well tempered.
The calls are noisy!
The...
I thought my duck couldn't get to where the chucks were laying but she bloody well was! You'd be surprised where ducks can get to on the quiet!!
That said, the duck in question is a special case and none of my other ducks would go to that much trouble.
So it's likely that your chucks are...
Feed is the same with the exception that ducklings need unmedicated chick feed (which they will have an easier time with if it is served as a wet paste).
Ducks need fresh water that's deep enough to submerge their entire beak. They use water to help them swallow so if food is offered then water...
No problems here and one of my ducks even sleeps in with the chickens - the chickens actually leave her a spot free so they don't poo on her!
I didn't plan for it and I have tried to split them but she just loves her chicken buddies too much.
Just be aware that ducks can be messy (1 in with the...