RainForestBird
Songster
- Jul 12, 2016
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I have five Australian Spotted Ducklings which are a bantam breed. They are about a month old now and have outgrown their bin, jumping out and getting into mischief in the bathroom while I'm sleeping. I put them in a large trough during the day that is lined with shavings and they have access to water and feed all day. I have a year old silver female (medium size for a Call) and a two year old white male call duck (very tiny) . The male is tiny and very docile. He was raised in the house though he stays outside with the female now in an enclosure with a pair of Cayuga ducks.
I was wondering if I could safely put the five ducklings with the Call Duck pair in a run with a small pool during the day. I'd also feed them there - usually Game Bird crumble - 30% protein, and assorted fruits and veggies with chick grit. The call duck pair also have a alfalfa to nibble on during the day. The only danger I can think of is that the female would get cranky with the ducklings. The little male Call Duck never fights with anyone or causes any trouble. He can get out of the enclosure by squeezing under the door but he only does this when the male Cayuga is cranky. I will fix that problem before the ducklings come. I will keep the Cayugas by themselves.
I was wondering if I could safely put the five ducklings with the Call Duck pair in a run with a small pool during the day. I'd also feed them there - usually Game Bird crumble - 30% protein, and assorted fruits and veggies with chick grit. The call duck pair also have a alfalfa to nibble on during the day. The only danger I can think of is that the female would get cranky with the ducklings. The little male Call Duck never fights with anyone or causes any trouble. He can get out of the enclosure by squeezing under the door but he only does this when the male Cayuga is cranky. I will fix that problem before the ducklings come. I will keep the Cayugas by themselves.
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