New Mascovy Chicks Advise

[GnarBite]

Hello,

My neighbors muscovy just hatched some ducklings under my shed. I know the mothers are known to care for the chicks. Any Suggestions? I have all stages food for both and providing water in a shallow dish.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's about all they need. Hopefully she keeps them near the food for a while. Muscovy hens are known to take off with ducklings in tow, and they can lose some that way. I've had whole batches not make it.

 

[GnarBite]

she stopped going under the shed where her nest was at night. She just wants to stay in the grass. there is no protection from predators. I put them into our chicken run last night.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

she stopped going under the shed where her nest was at night. She just wants to stay in the grass. there is no protection from predators. I put them into our chicken run last night.

Good idea.