Hello,
I have a Buff Orpington that is broody. I am considering putting 3, Day Old Chicks and 3, Day Old Ducklings under her at night. Is it possible she would raise all 6 as her own? I have two ducks in my flock now. I wonder if the ducklings would join the ducks at some point or if they would 'identify' as chickens lol. For lack of better words, would the ducklings be 'goofy' if raised by a chicken? Is there anyway a non broody duck would raise ducklings or does she need to have that broodiness in her (one duck was broody for over a month but recently broke).
Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions.
I have a Buff Orpington that is broody. I am considering putting 3, Day Old Chicks and 3, Day Old Ducklings under her at night. Is it possible she would raise all 6 as her own? I have two ducks in my flock now. I wonder if the ducklings would join the ducks at some point or if they would 'identify' as chickens lol. For lack of better words, would the ducklings be 'goofy' if raised by a chicken? Is there anyway a non broody duck would raise ducklings or does she need to have that broodiness in her (one duck was broody for over a month but recently broke).
Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions.