Anyone know about ducks?!

[kamrynwade]

I was thinking about buying baby ducks but I have no clue about them!! I have several chickens of all ages right now and I was wondering if I could raise them together? But I have no clue about the environment and food? Can anyone give me the basics of raising baby ducks?

 

[cavemanrich]

Here is a shortcut to a thread very similar to your question .. After reading those few posts you may change your mind.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1082092/ducks-with-chickens#post_16563601

WISHING YOU BEST...

 

[N F C]

Hi,

There are a lot of duck fans on BYC. Here's a link to the duck forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks
I'm sure you can get a lot of information from them on any questions you have.

Also, there are some basics in keeping ducks covered in the Learning Center:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/other-backyard-poultry-ducks-quail-turkeys-geese-etc

Good luck to you!

 

[Kevin565]

The two can be raised together but ducklings are notoriously messy. They also have a tendency to make their bedding wet which isn't good for baby chicks.