Free ranging Ducks Ok?

[clucky3255]

Hello there ! I am wondering if i can free range ducks that are like three months old ?

Because I and my sisters have 6 ducklings and 7 chicks the same age............ and i also have 5 older hens that i free range every morning because thier new coop does not have a outdoor coop yet. And I was wondering If when my younger birds get older if i could free range the ducks too. Has anyone ever done that? Because I have never done that before.. and i actually nev er have had ducks before so i am new to this.



Please Answer A.S.A.P ! THANK YOU GUYS!!

 

[FireTigeris]

It depends on what kind of ducks and what state you are in, in Fl most ducks cannot free range.

Other ducks are food for many daytime animals, some would be safe in daylight.

 

[Kevin565]

Yes you can free range them but breed will defiantly affect this. Many are easy pickings for a predator

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I've never kept ducks before, so I can't help, but check out the ducks section.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. Good advice given.

 

[somadlyinlove]

It is possible but I agree with the others depends on breeds. -and some will just fly away!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.