Day 4 in the mail... will they survive?

[Jespy1230]

shes pecking my other two constantly. She had one them cornerd not to long ago.

 

[Jespy1230]

Sorry I am very new to this so I dont know what is normal and what isnt. I just dont want my little white crested to get hurt because that crest is pretty big

 

[chickens really]

Sorry I am very new to this so I dont know what is normal and what isnt. I just dont want my little white crested to get hurt because that crest is pretty big

It will be okay. Your over worried...

 

[chickens really]

shes pecking my other two constantly. She had one them cornerd not to long ago.

Cornered..Cuddles im thinking

 

[Jespy1230]

okay... I will quit posting about it. Thanks for your help.

 

[Miss Lydia]

No don’t quit posting if you feel the Cayuga is hurting the other 2 separate them for a while give time out. @Jespy1230

 

[Chicken Heel]

Folks are just trying to be helpful. We were all newbies at one time when it comes to raising poultry. It is not for the timid however.

 

[Jpat]

Cornered..Cuddles im thinking

i know you spent a long time contemplating the situation. But mabye the brooder is getting too small for them

happens to mine

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Jespy1230 can you show us pictures of your set up so maybe we can help?

 

[FortCluck]

Everyone will have their opinions on the subject and if it's bullying or not... If you feel like the duckling is bullying, I would separate them by some type of wire or something where they can see each other but that duckling cannot pick on the others.

They are probably quite stressed out from the long travel that they've had and they've been cooped up in a box so I would give it a little while before separating them and see if things calm down.

I believe that house ducks are sometimes frowned upon because most people have ducks outside because that is their natural environment. If you want to have a house duck, that is up to you and your family. You can get diapers for the duck and such so that it doesn't make as much of a mess, but remember that ducks are quite messy with water. They constantly have to have water that they can stick their heads in, which can get very messy. There are pros and cons to having a house duck, I believe it all depends on the person who owns the duck.

You are doing great with your ducklings!