chicken and ducks

[Ronald P. McCular]

Hi I started with 4 chickens about 10 months ago my question is can I add a couple of ducks to my chickens? Thank You

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Ronald and welcome to BYC. Male ducks and chickens don't mix, from the little I understand but hopefully others with more experience will be along to advise.

You could always post your question here - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

 

[casportpony]

Hi I started with 4 chickens about 10 months ago my question is can I add a couple of ducks to my chickens? Thank You

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Debs Flock]

Hi I started with 4 chickens about 10 months ago my question is can I add a couple of ducks to my chickens? Thank You

Welcome to BYC, Ronald. You can add ducks, but as was mentioned male ducks should not be kept with chickens. They can't keep their hormones in check & will very likely try to mate with your chickens. If you're looking to add ducks thinking they'll be buds with your chickens, that probably won't work well. Ducks will keep to themselves.

 

[HenHouse4Life]

Hi I started with 4 chickens about 10 months ago my question is can I add a couple of ducks to my chickens? Thank You

Welcome! I have chickens and ducks but I keep mine in separate coops. I have always heard that it isn't wise to cross-contaminate breeds...chickens vs ducks...so I never have. I honestly don't know the 'politically correct' answer but that's what I was told before I got my ducks.
Enjoy BYC! Tons of great information on here!

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

Enjoy the ducks and chickens

 

[Joeschooks]

A very warm welcome to BYC! There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource. I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do.

In answer to your question, better to keep them separate.

 

[Plip]

Welcome to BYC! Great to have you here!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Please check out the "Duck thread". Welcome to Backyard chickens