keeping ducks with chickens

[Tamra]

Hi Everyone!
I'm new to BYC and I will be getting my birds this spring (3 Americanas and 3 silverlaced wyandotes) Does anyone think I should stay with one breed or will these two birds be okay together?
I also want to get 2 Cyauga ducks. I will be housing them together in one coop however, I am thinking about seperating the duck area from the chicken area as I know the ducks are messy. If I only have 2 ducks should I make one large nesting box or two individual?
I Live in Connecticut and the winters can get pretty cold so I want them to be able to huddle for warmth.
I plan on using straw for the ducks but is there something better?
Also, what are the best feeders/ waterers? I'm thinking of using a wall mounted feeder to help save on floor space.
Any thoughts and or comments would be appreciated.
Thanks very much
-Tamra-

 

[ChickBond 007]

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These will be fine together.

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Very messy

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one is plenty.
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I use straw but know, ducks get water everywhere, and wet straw + wet feed = a horrendous smell. Plan on changing straw often.
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ducks must be able to dunk their heads underwater when they drink. It is a part of clearing the beak, and very necessary. I use a bucket for the ducks, and a chicken waterer for the chickens.
Any thoughts and or comments would be appreciated.


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[pringle]

make sure to clean the pen alot if your keeping them together.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

from Missouri

 

[SunshineSteedFarm]

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Glad to have you here!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

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from Ohio.

 

[b.hromada]

Hey Tamra!

from S. Florida! Its great to have you here with us!

 

[hen-thusiast]

from UT! Glad you joined us!

 

[M To The Maxx]

 

[Tamra]

Thanks for adding me to your flock, and for the advice.