MallardMama19
Songster
Hey guys!!! Alright, so we got ducks last year, and now this year I've been on and off about getting chickens, my husband gave me the green light, but I'm the type of person (might also be the veterinary technician in me) who likes to research before I jump in. I have started the search, but find myself going down rabbit hole, after rabbit hole of information and is getting over whelmed. I have a soon to be 3 year old who likes to help, through recommendations from friends and fellow chicken owners to start with Orpington and Plymouth Rock chickens since they are more kid friendly. Any other recommendations for this newbie? I have 2 year old mallards now, and will also be getting a few more ducklings this spring as well. I'm used to feeding them the nonmedicated flock crumble and then the duck/adult pellets when older. I've never had to worm my ducks, but have read its a good idea to worm chickens? I already have a housing plan, since the duck coop is already established in a kennel, I decided i'll house the chickens separately but then my husband agreed to make me a large enclosed "common area" in between each coop to let them mingle.....
my plan is to purchase the chickens closer to the end of April, after i've prepared the brooders in our garage for both..... all the help i can get would be great.
I've searched a lot of threads on here, again, find myself going down rabbit holes. Thanks
my plan is to purchase the chickens closer to the end of April, after i've prepared the brooders in our garage for both..... all the help i can get would be great.
I've searched a lot of threads on here, again, find myself going down rabbit holes. Thanks