Can Ducks Turn Into Cannibalism?

[toptom]

I am currently keeping 3 (1-month old) ducks in a cage with the size of 12.5"x 12.5". Is it possible that they can turn into cannibalism (which I doubt cause their beaks are not pointy like those of the chickens and pheasants)?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am currently keeping 3 (1-month old) ducks in a cage with the size of 12.5"x 12.5". Is it possible that they can turn into cannibalism (which I doubt cause their beaks are not pointy like those of the chickens and pheasants)?

12foot by 5 " by 12' 5" seems decent enough for 3 ducks I've not heard of ducks becoming cannibals but i guess if they didn't get fed it's possible, Do they have food and water all the time and are they ever let out to stretch their legs and forage?

 

[casportpony]

I have one Muscovy that will kill and eat young ducklings and chicken chicks.

-Kathy

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have one Muscovy that will kill and eat young ducklings and chicken chicks.

-Kathy

Well there ya go. I knew they would kill them but didn't know they would also eat them.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: She is really bad! She killed and ate four before I locked her up.

-Kathy

 

[toptom]

It's 12.5"BY 12.5" and not 12' 5"
They are of the same ages. For now I'm not yet letting them to forage. Im still keeping them on that cage, maybe for a week before I release them, so they can get accustomed with their new environment.
I thought their beaks are not pointy and sharp for them to kill each other.

 

[Kroelies]

So you plan on keeping 3 ducks in a 32 x 32 cm cage for a week?

 

[toptom]

So you plan on keeping 3 ducks in a 32 x 32 cm cage for a week?

Yes, why?

 

[casportpony]

Quote: 32 cm is only 12", which is way too small.

-Kathy

 

[toptom]

32 cm is only 12", which is way too small.

-Kathy

Just for a week so they can get used to their new environment. After that, I will free range them on days and caged on nights.