I have ALWAYS wanted ducks, specifically Saxony. When my DH said yes to ducks I ordered at total of 24 hatching eggs (no Saxony breeders near me). Unfortunately the shipping must have been rough both times and most the eggs never started to develop. I have a few on lockdown but at last candle it looked like only one or two might hatch. I have one currently hatching.
My question is; do I raise this little one by itself or put it in with the 30, three day old chicks I have?
I know they like company but even if I try my luck again with more shipped eggs it's going to be another 35 days or more before this little one would have a pal. I'm sure I'll order more eventually since I really do want Saxony ducks but for now, I'm not sure what to do with a lone baby.
Duck experts out there, please provide me your suggestions.
My question is; do I raise this little one by itself or put it in with the 30, three day old chicks I have?
I know they like company but even if I try my luck again with more shipped eggs it's going to be another 35 days or more before this little one would have a pal. I'm sure I'll order more eventually since I really do want Saxony ducks but for now, I'm not sure what to do with a lone baby.
Duck experts out there, please provide me your suggestions.