I want to add ducks and guineas to the flock.  I understand that there may be some pecking order issues.  I have 5 month old chickens.  I plan to raise the ducks and guineas in the same pen until mature, away from the chickens.  My main concern is disease/parasites.  At some point all will free range together and I don't want to add if it will cause sickness.  For example, I have read, there is a risk keeping chickens and turkeys together because chickens could eat Turkey poop and increase the chance of getting blackheads disease.  I believe that is what I read.  Anyway, I hope I posted this in the right place.  This site has been an amazing resource for me to get started with my chickens.
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