Keeping Chickens and Ducks Together?

[WalkerH]

So we have two ducklings, probably will get one more depending on what these two turn out to be. Want two females and a male. We also have 19 chickens(that will be going into the coop) would it be fine to leave them all together in the coop? Or should I just make a dog house for the ducks? I believe they will have enough space in the run for all of them, going to be 20x30 and free ranging when I am out there. So what do you all think.

 

[Glenmar]

Ducks will get the chicken water dirty. Ducks need to wash their bills.

 

[Little Tweets]

I'm pretty new to raising chickens and ducks but we have 3 adult ducks (1male and 2 female) and 6 hens and 1 rooster in a run together. Our ducks won't go into the coop so we just leave them in the run. They get along just fine.

 

[WalkerH]

Yeah I know the ducks need to be able to submerge at least to their nostrils. Do you think the chickens would drown if we put a kiddie pool in the run?

 

[Little Tweets]

That's a pretty neat idea. I think I may try that with ours. You could just place the pool in during the day and watch them closely. I wouldn't think the chickens would be interesed in going near it unless they need a drink so keep plenty of water located away from it.

 

[Little Tweets]

I meant *wouldn't be interested*

 

[WalkerH]

Yeah we are putting waterer nipples in there, probably within the week. I know right now the chicks perch on the edge of the watering tub, for the ducks, and drink like that. Never had a problem with any falling in, but just want to be sure.