Pretty funny!!!You're right about ducks.
We have had 2 for the same time (6 years) as the chickens and not one single thing ever wrong with them
The drake is a bit of a sex fiend and every Spring falls in love with my foot (though he has his own mate) and I basically have to limp around the garden with a duck attached to my foot!!!
They are lovely (specially when you see them enjoying a freshly-cleaned pond) but there is something about chickens that really wins your heart
Yea, chickens are pretty special.
Look on Craig's list or post on Craig's list about getting your chicken a friend. If a roo, people are very happy to rehome a roo.