Chickens and ducks

[SilverBirds]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

 

[N F C]

 

[Pigeony]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Jener8or]

Hi! It's nice you are exploring options and advocating for the males in the poultry industry! Unfortunately cost and labor usually take precedence on a commercial scale, but it would be nice if this wasn't always the case.

I'm considering getting a couple of duck to help clean a small pond. I'm also considering a few hens, and housing in a tractor. Seeking compatibility and suggestions.

Do they do this?! I've only heard of ducks getting things dirtier! No, I'm kidding, I know they will love eating the bugs and plants and such.

Best of luck growing your flocks!

Thanks for joining and welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[Burnt Brass Homestead]

Hi @Capon Sup

Welcome!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[C Siena]

Greetings & Salutations. Welcome.

I understand about the excess males. They can be difficult to sell and rehome but as we eat and purchase chicken meat, we have to cull some.

This is a wonderful site on which to Learn and enjoy. We are pleased to have you in the community.

 

[McChooky]

Never heard of anyone using ducks to clean up a pond before because they're natural hot spots for predators. The more overgrown one is the easier it is for a predator to hide

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!