My Broody hen hatched 4 ducklings;-))

[farmerRoss]

I was wondering if it was okay to keep her and the babies on the large shavings? I also would like to know if it is okay to leave them with her? The ducklings are hours old;-)

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Aww.....what cutie pies! I don't know a thing about ducks. You will want to post this in our duck section for more help with your ducklings...https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

Enjoy these little cuties and welcome to our flock!

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

Adorable ducklings! I think it would be okay to leave them with your hen--broody hens usually make good mothers, even with non-chicken babies. However, just to be sure, I would post your questions in either the Raising Chicks section of the forums, or the Duck section of the forums.

Good luck with them!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

I've never had broody hens raise ducklings, but I've read that they can mother ducklings and even goslings. Still, it would be a good idea to post this in the Ducks section, as those people are more knowledgeable on ducks.

Good luck with the ducklings!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Good luck with your ducks!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. Congratulations on your hatch. Ducklings are the ultimate in cute. Your mother hen should do a good job taking care of the ducklings. Of course, she is going to have a panic attack the first time they go in the water. ) Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your ducklings.

 

[drumstick diva]

Broody hens usually make great foster moms. Good luck with yours.

 

[liz9910]