/ Register

  1. If this is your first time on BYC, we suggest you start with one of these three options:
    Raising Chickens Chicken Coops Join BYC
    Not a member yet? join BYC here & then introduce yourself in our community forum here.

DUCKS ARE SO ANNOYING (sometimes)

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by PoultryBird12, Feb 25, 2015.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Feb 25, 2015 #1
    PoultryBird12

    PoultryBird12 Songster

    584
    25
    111
    Dec 14, 2014
    Surrounded by insane people from England to Austra
    MY DUCKS PULL THE FEATHERS OUT OF MY CHICKEN'S NECKS EVERY TIME THEY TRY TO DRINK. X( Is this normal behavior? What should I do? So far, my chickens look fine, and are healthy, but I'm just worried that the chickens aren't getting enough to drink . . . :(
     
  2. Feb 25, 2015 #2
    Miss Lydia

    Miss Lydia Loving this country life Premium Member 8 Years

    79,290
    23,122
    1,232
    Oct 3, 2009
    Mountains of Western N.C.
    I have multiple buckets set out that way the chickens can be at one while the ducks and geese are using the other 2. sometimes the geese will keep everyone away from "their bucket" but for the most part this works. and the are spaced around in different locations so they have a better chance at getting a drink too.
     
  3. Feb 25, 2015 #3
    PoultryBird12

    PoultryBird12 Songster

    584
    25
    111
    Dec 14, 2014
    Surrounded by insane people from England to Austra
    i guess i could try filling multiple buckets up! thanks, miss lydia!
     
  4. Feb 25, 2015 #4
    Miss Lydia

    Miss Lydia Loving this country life Premium Member 8 Years

    79,290
    23,122
    1,232
    Oct 3, 2009
    Mountains of Western N.C.
    And my ducks and geese will also grab hold of a chicken if they get too close. So far no injuries thank goodness.
     
  5. Feb 25, 2015 #5
    PoultryBird12

    PoultryBird12 Songster

    584
    25
    111
    Dec 14, 2014
    Surrounded by insane people from England to Austra
    Yes. Same here. :p
     

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by: