Welcome to Backyard Chickens Scott, so glad you joined the flock. 

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Yes they do. They actually use water to help them swallow their food so they go through quite a bit just doing that. That’s how they practice good grooming habits as well. Duck + Water = Happy Bird!Welcome to BYC! I hope you have fun with your ducks. I understand they need a pond as well as a coop?
I’ve read a lot about that. While I want the ducks to be comfortable around humans I also hope that having another duck friend will help deal with any loneliness from me being gone during the days.Welcome Scott,
I had ducks,not sure what breed they were,I believe every bird I've ever had was special......they become family.....but ducks,they do get very attached to "their human"....