**** NEED ADVICE ASAP ***Can ducks go with my turtle?

[Quailbuddy]

Can ducks go with my turtle?
Its as simple as the title.. can i put my turtle in my ducks pond that is about 7ft by 7ft?
Do I have to worry about samonella... someone told me some turtle can carry samonella.....
Its al ong story and i need advice asap please

It wiont be permanant but just for one or two days....

 

[Big Dreamer]

how big is the turtle, will the turtle escape and you'll loose him, how big are the ducks, how deep is the pond?

 

[Kevin565]

depends on the turtle species. If its a red ear slider or similar then you should be fine. If its a snapper then no.

 

[desertdarlene]

Some sliders can be dangerous, especially to ducklings. And, of course, snappers are a big no-no. I think if you Google the type of turtle you have and ducks/ducklings, you might get an idea of how dangerous they would be.

 

[treldib]

Also, how big is the turtle? I've seen wild Mallards snacking on hatchling RES's....

 

[Quailbuddy]

Quote:
My turtle is about the size of a fist.... about 3 inaches acros and my ducks are fully grown...
My turtle is not a snapper but i dont know the exact species. . .
Thanks for all your help

 

[Big Dreamer]

That should be fine, just make sure he can get out and bask, and so he cant escape!

 

[sheila3935]

We have 2 turtle in our pond that the ducks swim in so far no problems. Ours are Red Sliders. One small one bigger

 

[desertdarlene]

It sounds OK if it's only temporary and the turtles keep away from the ducks.