Ducklings hatched by Broody Hen

[Dauthement1]

We recently took on some Khaki Campbell ducks, 3 adults (drake and two hens) and three juveniles. We had a couple broody hens so i gave them a couple duck eggs, well low and behold we have at least one duckling this morning. Should i take the duckling and put it in a brooder? Also, i live in the Houston, TX area, low temps now are above 75 deg at night, should i provide heat lamp if i keep them outside. Thanks

 

[sourland]

Why not allow one of the hens to rear them? I've done it many times. The panic on the part of the hen when her ducklings go swimming is hilarious.

 

[Dauthement1]

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Why not allow one of the hens to rear them? I've done it many times. The panic on the part of the hen when her ducklings go swimming is hilarious.

I’m just worried about he rest of the flock, should I be?

 

[sourland]

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I’m just worried about he rest of the flock, should I be?

Unless the flock has a lot of space, that might be a problem.