- Jun 15, 2011
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hey everybody. I have three ducks (two khacki cambells and a pekin) and three chickens. I got them all at the same time, they're around the same age. I'm aware ducks develop a lot faster than chickens (boy do they ever!!!). I feed my ducks game bird/water fowl food and the chickens were getting chick starter. They share an area and in the beginning I noticed both types of birds prefer the game bird food. I understand it's very tasty to encourage eating. The animals also have access to forage. So I'm wondering if I can just give the whole flock game bird feed. I swear I read somewhere that it was fine to do that as opposed to feeding the mixed flock purely chicken feed and as I was perusing the forum I am seeing contradictory information. The flock all share a run and coop together and after trial and error it seems to be working fine now. I am considering making a separate duck house as I want more chickens. I also have a stream that I may allow the ducks to check out during the day time. As always I appreciate any advice. This forum is so totally helpful.