I am interested in have chickens and ducks

[aaungier]

I am interesting in getting some chicken and ducks and raising them together.. the coop is almost done and it’s that tome of year so I am looking to get the chicks and ducklings in the next couple of weeks. Have some anxiety about this because I don’t know how big of box I will need to put the chicks and ducklings in until they can go into a coop. And I’m trying to decide on what breed to get I know I want chickens that lay blue eggs and some cute ducks... please give me any and all suggestions you have on getting started with these fun things!!

 

[grayjay11o]

Easter Eggers and Cream Legbars are two really good breeds that lay blue eggs, Cackle hatchery also has a page dedicated to colored egg layer so you can look there. Depending on how many you get you can keep them in a Tupperware tub for the first couple days or weeks. You can also portion off a section of your garage or coop with wood or cardboard and then increase the size as you chicks grow.

 

[aaungier]

I was just thinking about 6 chickens and 6 ducks

 

[aart]

Do you already have a coop built?
Might be able to keep them there instead of a brooder.
Chickens and ducks are often better off being kept separate,
different housing needs and ducks and their water can be a problem for the chickens.

Oh, and...... Welcome to BYC! @aaungier
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