how many ducks?

[supermommy]

I have 3 mallard ducklings and I want to make sure thats enough for a "group". How many is a good number of ducks to have? (I dont know yet whether they are Drakes or the girly ducks)

 

[AnconaDuck]

We keep ducks in pairs, trios and flocks (5 or more) 3 is good for now, but wait until you know how many boys you have.

 

[supermommy]

Yes I was going to wait..lol How many males to females is a good number? Thanks so much!

 

[Dances with Ducks]

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That's an important question. I started out with three ducklings last April, two turned out to be males, so in August I found two more females.
By March it was becoming apparent that I still had too many males, sigh!

Good luck with your ratio!

 

[rlhbond]

I'm not too experienced at this but from what I've read, 2-3 females per male is good.

 

[azrc]

I have 3 females and two males. I think everyone is getting along happily. Except for when the rooster comes around.

 

[headred]

I accidently have 1 male to 6 females, is that too much for a young one?

 

[SportTees]

Right now I have mine separated into 2m with 2 f and its working good. I have learn t never have more males than females!!! It can get brutal

 

[rlhbond]

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Lucky male!