I have 12 bantam chickens and a pond. An abandoned pet duck needs a home. Is it safe to adopt?

[penelopebianchi]

Is it safe to introduce a duck to a flock of chickens?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Depends on the duck. Ducks raised and bonded with chickens can be trouble. This is a situation where you won't know until you try.

I personally would make the duck a separate pen and get it a few duck friends.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Is it a hen or a drake? Makes all the dfference.

 

[penelopebianchi]

Depends on the duck. Ducks raised and bonded with chickens can be trouble. This is a situation where you won't know until you try.

I personally would make the duck a separate pen and get it a few duck friends.

Thank you so much! I will try! And then I will try to find some duck friends! I have no idea whether this duck has ever even seen a chicken!
I just rescue when I can. I will try!