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Duck?

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Herweyer 5, Feb 22, 2015.

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  1. Feb 22, 2015 #1
    Herweyer 5

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    If you get 1 duck does it need to have a friend duck [​IMG] even if i have chickens to be his friend
     
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  2. Feb 22, 2015 #2
    Pyxis

    Pyxis Hatchi Wan Kenobi Premium Member 6 Years

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    Yes, they are social animals and they need to have a friend or two of their own kind.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2015 #3
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member 8 Years

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    If it's a male duck, he will eventually go after your hens (since you have no other ducks). Duck "apparatus" is very different from chickens, a drake can damage or kill a hen trying to breed her. NOT a good situation.
     
  4. Feb 22, 2015 #4
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member 8 Years

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    Ducks also like to be around or in water a lot, chickens do not care to be wet and can become ill.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2015 #5
    Wyandottes7

    Wyandottes7 Crowing 5 Years

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    Welcome to BYC![​IMG] I'm glad you joined our helpful community.

    I don't know much about ducks, but I do know that they are flock animals. It would not be a good idea, I think, to keep only one duck on its own. Chickens do not make the greatest companions for ducks.

    You may get some more helpful answers in the Ducks section: Ducks
     
  6. Feb 22, 2015 #6
    Kelsie2290

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    Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC!
     
  7. Feb 22, 2015 #7
    BantamFan4Life

    BantamFan4Life LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO. Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC!
     
  8. Feb 23, 2015 #8
    BantamLover21

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    [​IMG] I'm glad you joined our "flock!"
     

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