Chicks who think they’re ducks

[harmonymw]

I have two 8 week Easter eggers and two 8 week silver Appleyard ducks. They’ve lived together their whole lives. The ducks have moved into their outdoor coop. I tried to separate the chicks from the ducks but each pair peeped shrilly and wouldn’t stop, so I put them back together. They sleep together in the duck house and travel in a pack when I open the coops in the morning. The four of them snuggle together on the ground and when the ducks swim in their pool, the chicks wait next to it. I’ve seen the chicks go into the chicken coop, but they have no interest in spending time in there. (The entrance is too high for the ducks. I don’t want a messy chicken coop.)

Should I intervene eventually or will the Easter eggers figure out they’re chickens?

 

[harmonymw]

Sorry I should’ve mentioned that the flock of chickens is 11 laying hens. All living in the coop and free ranging during the day.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

They should be fine unless the chicks try to go swimming. Chickens aren’t boyant at all

 

[CayugaJana]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

But seriously, if they are happy and healthy let them enjoy each other.

 

[harmonymw]

I’m kind of surprised the chicks tolerate the mess in the duck house. Ick

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I’m kind of surprised the chicks tolerate the mess in the duck house. Ick

Lol

 

[harmonymw]

They should be fine unless the chicks try to go swimming. Chickens aren’t boyant at all

The pool is about five inches deep, but also about six inches off the ground. The chicks aren’t large enough bough to get over the edge. When they are, they’ll probably also be able to get out.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

The pool is about five inches deep, but also about six inches off the ground. The chicks aren’t large enough bough to get over the edge. When they are, they’ll probably also be able to get out.

Even if they do get in they could easily drown. Since they are chicks just keep an eye on them once in a while. Once they get bigger they will most likely try to swim but since it’s a smaller pool/pond they should be able to get out