Adding ducks to our flock...

[storiesandglass]

I was contacted by a friend asking if I could take on her two ducks, adding them to my nine. I'm not sure what considerations I should make before committing to that, but... what's 2 more ducks!?! What questions should I be asking and what should I be considering before making this commitment?

 

[PeggiB]

How many ducks do you have? If you add two more ducks, will they be cramped in the coop/house? What would be the ratio of drakes to hens?

 

[storiesandglass]

Great questions. Space is not an issue at all. I have 9 ducks currently, I'm pretty sure they are all hens, but not positive. My 9 ducks are 5 weeks old and the 2 I'd be adopting are only a week behind mine, I think. The 2 I'd be adding were not sexed, so it's possible they are drakes. Not sure yet!