Hello all,
Moved to new state and starting over with new flock. I want to do chickens this time but the kids insist we get ducks also. I was thinking mixed flock of 3 chickens and 2 ducks all female. They would all be raised together. We are in a more urban area so noise is concern. I will be building an A frame tractor for them, but expect them to free roam fenced yard once I can trust dogs won't bother them. I guess some squabbles to be expected to iron out pecking irder but I don't want to worry about ducks getting pecked too bad or hens being bullied. We had ducks in the past. Cayugas were a dream. Harlequins were sweet but skiddish, Rouens were bullies! I'm wondering if Muscovy or call would do well? Otherwise, I'm thinking we might stick to Cayuga and mixed chicken. IDEAS? Thanks!!!!
Moved to new state and starting over with new flock. I want to do chickens this time but the kids insist we get ducks also. I was thinking mixed flock of 3 chickens and 2 ducks all female. They would all be raised together. We are in a more urban area so noise is concern. I will be building an A frame tractor for them, but expect them to free roam fenced yard once I can trust dogs won't bother them. I guess some squabbles to be expected to iron out pecking irder but I don't want to worry about ducks getting pecked too bad or hens being bullied. We had ducks in the past. Cayugas were a dream. Harlequins were sweet but skiddish, Rouens were bullies! I'm wondering if Muscovy or call would do well? Otherwise, I'm thinking we might stick to Cayuga and mixed chicken. IDEAS? Thanks!!!!