Ducks & Chickens???? Can they be together?

[jaimslee4u]

Hi All,

I have been a proud chicken owner for many years and would like to try to add a couple of ducks to my flock. Is this possible? Do they they typically get along?

I only want two. Can I have two females or is it better having one of each?

 

[FriendlyFlyer]

You certain;y can keep them together! Many many people do it with no problems at all! I have a frined who keeps two ducks with his flock of nearly 20 chickens and they all got along just great. As far as male and female, I would say it's up to you. Do you want ducklings? if so, get one of each. You can still get one of each and not have ducklings, simply gather their eggs. It is totally up to you but YES you can keep them with chickens.

 

[Kevin565]

Hi All,

I have been a proud chicken owner for many years and would like to try to add a couple of ducks to my flock. Is this possible? Yes it's very much possible. Do they they typically get along?It has worked for many owners.

I only want two. Can I have two females or is it better having one of each Either one would work but not having a drake would eliminate the risk of any breeding damages to hens.

You can also read my article about mixing the two. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/duck-and-chickens-pros-and-cons

 

[jaimslee4u]

Thank you so much for your replies! I am super psyched for duckling season, ha ha!

 

[Ravie]

I keep ducks and chickens together. They even sleep in the same coop. I brooded them together, too. Mant people say that can't be done, but it worked well for me. At one point, my brooder had chicks from three different age groups, some guineas and some ducks! They all get along great. I do keep the water out of the chicken coop and have lots of roosting space for the chickens.

 

[aoxa]

I would avoid getting a drake if you can. My drake harrasses my chickens. For my female duck, she gets along great with all the chickens. My drake does as well, unless he is trying to mate them. My roosters do not like the drake, so they stay clear of him. Ducks are extremely messy, so if you have fancy chickens, I would suggest avoiding ducks. They like to nibble on the chickens when they are drinking at the same time, so my silkies can get quite messy.

 

[jdywntr]

X 2 ducks are slobs. Aoxa, I can't believe you have a pool in there with them.

I would avoid getting a drake if you can. My drake harrasses my chickens. For my female duck, she gets along great with all the chickens. My drake does as well, unless he is trying to mate them. My roosters do not like the drake, so they stay clear of him.
Ducks are extremely messy, so if you have fancy chickens, I would suggest avoiding ducks. They like to nibble on the chickens when they are drinking at the same time, so my silkies can get quite messy.

 

[aoxa]

X 2 ducks are slobs. Aoxa, I can't believe you have a pool in there with them.

It's emptied. My roof leaks in the barn, so it collects the drips too The barn is their daytime hangout in the winter.

this is where it usually is.

 

[WVChickenFarmer]

The lady I got my ducks from had her chickens, ducks and goose all together. So I don't see why not. I would keep mine all together. But my goose don't get along with my chickens. So I just have the ducks with my goose.

 

[reelsvillechick]

I have 5 ducks with my flock. They were actually 1st. They all get along just fine and we had no problems.