Introducing ducklings to chicks

[pnhproctor]

Hi, I'm Heather from SC. I have chicks that will be 4-5 weeks old and I want to get 3 ducklings that will be a week or two old. Can I introduce them to the chicks? Will they get along OK?

 

[N F C]

Hi Heather, it's nice to have you here!

I've only raised chickens but from what I understand, ducks are pretty messy with their water so you may want to brood them separately. Here's a link to the duck forum, that's where you'll find your best answer:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

And here's a link to take you to the SC member thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread

Best of luck to you!

 

[pnhproctor]

Thank you

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Great to have you in our flock! Here's a link from the Learning Center that might help as well:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/how-to-keep-different-poultry-types-living-together-in-one-coop
Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!!

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! There is an unbelievable source of great knowledge on here and wonderful, friendly folks! I do hope you'll make yourself at home here and enjoy it as much as I have!

~Cuz

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Heather

Welcome!

As you have already received links to some great starting points, I will just wish you all the best.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]