Gone 12 hrs a day. Are ducklings possible for me?

[CayugaJana]

They are normally fully featured at 6 weeks old. But I don’t remember when they start mating. I’m thinking a couple months at least. And since we coming up on spring your drake might be extra frisky. My girls would run away from our drake until they were ready to mate. Even in the water. I put 3 week old ducklings out with the adults. They were big enough then to stay out of the adults way.

 

[chickens really]

Get adult Hens....Way easier being your not home to care for Ducklings.

 

[onaharley]

Get adult Hens....Way easier being your not home to care for Ducklings.

You make a good point even though I'm not having a so easy time finding adult hens.....

 

[chickens really]

You make a good point even though I'm not having a so easy time finding adult hens.....

I know...Tough one finding them...

 

[onaharley]

I know...Tough one finding them...

It's enough to make a person go mad!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do you have auctions around anywhere? might be too early though. Or chicken stock get togethers. Do you go on your state thread?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/chickenstocks-shows-meet-ups.8/

Maybe on your state thread you can find someone who has ducks or might know someone who does.

 

[onaharley]

Do you have auctions around anywhere? might be too early though. Or chicken stock get togethers. Do you go on your state thread?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/chickenstocks-shows-meet-ups.8/

Maybe on your state thread you can find someone who has ducks or might know someone who does.

Thanks! I go to my state often but have not posted anything yet....seems like most people are 3-4 hours away. I think I will make a post and see what turns up.

 

[Miss Lydia]

You never know till you try

 

[onaharley]

You never know till you try

Right! I did this morning and so far no hits.....

 

[chickens really]

Right! I did this morning and so far no hits.....

Craig's list also and only buy healthy Birds close to home..