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Are there any problems with using a broody hen to hatch and raise ducks?

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by adpad5, Feb 26, 2016.

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  1. Feb 26, 2016 #1
    adpad5

    adpad5 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Last year I used a hen to do this and this year I wanted to do it again..... Are there any problems with this and will the other ducks bother with the chicks?
     
  3. Feb 26, 2016 #2
    chicklover 1998

    chicklover 1998 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    No problem with them they tend to be messier than chicks, and mama goes nuts when her babies try to "drown" themselves A.K.A. go for a swim.
     
  5. Feb 26, 2016 #3
    adpad5

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    I was also wondering what is easy to gat that I could feed the chicks.
     
  7. Feb 26, 2016 #4
    chicklover 1998

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    I just use chick started.
     
  9. Feb 26, 2016 #5
    chicklover 1998

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    *starter
     
  11. Feb 27, 2016 #6
    adpad5

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    Thanks
     
  13. Feb 28, 2016 #7
    Nakiya

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    If the hen sits on duck eggs your chickens will think they are another chicken just like having a mixed flock. Make sure there is some where for the duck to swim tho (that's very obvious lol)
     

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