I am new to raising chickens

[CHICKENMAN61467]

I have 10 chickens and 4 ducks very fun to watch them grow can't wait for them to start laying eggs.
They ducks are very messy but fun to watch! If i had to do over i think i would only have chickens lol
i will post some pics soon! Thank You

 

[ronott1]

Are the Ducks raised with the chickens? I have read that drakes should not be in with chicken hens

 

[Kiki]

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[CHICKENMAN61467]

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Are the Ducks raised with the chickens? I have read that drakes should not be in with chicken hens

Right now they keep their distance I have all Hens and as far as the Ducks i am not
sure what i have yet? We let them roam the backyard together no issues yet.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I hear that ducks are chitting machines but folks seem to love keeping 'em. Not lil' old me, though

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Pork Pie

 

[CHICKENMAN61467]

I have 10 chickens and 4 ducks very fun to watch them grow can't wait for them to start laying eggs.
They ducks are very messy but fun to watch! If i had to do over i think i would only have chickens lol
i will post some pics soon! Thank You

Hello and welcome to BYC. I hear that ducks are chatting machines but folks seem to love keeping 'em. Not lil' old me, though

You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

Yeah me neither. LOL

 

[drumstick diva]

Drakes have different anatomy than a chicken and can cause physical damage or death when trying to mate a chicken hen.

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome!! You'll enjoy it here and learn lots!

 

[MrsEskew]

Welcome! Glad to have you here. And it is correct about make ducks being a danger to your hens. But from what I can tell from your picks your ducks look to be female. Drakes usually have a curled up tail feather on their tail. Your birds and set up look really awesome!!

 

[CHICKENMAN61467]

Drakes have different anatomy than a chicken and can cause physical damage or death when trying to mate a chicken hen.

Thanks for the info i will keep an eye on them!