New to ducks.

[Jferlisi]

So im kinda hoping to get the run down on all things ducks. My BiL got two baby rouen ducklings at the store today. We are hoping for a pair so we will see. Im kinda hoping to get a crash course in ducks. =) Thanks in advance also are they known to go broody? We have had chickens for a few years now. =D

 

[Miss Lydia]

http://feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKRaisingDucklings.html

So im kinda hoping to get the run down on all things ducks. My BiL got two baby rouen ducklings at the store today. We are hoping for a pair so we will see. Im kinda hoping to get a crash course in ducks. =) Thanks in advance also are they known to go broody? We have had chickens for a few years now. =D

This may help get you started,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/search.php?search=Raising+ducklings
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ies-in-goslings-ducklings-growth-leg-problems

 

[SportTees]

They will be broody this time next yr. Play with them allot and you couldn't ask for a better pet they will follow you around like dogs and quack at you when you come home. Storey's produces allot of books that could be helpful

 

[Amiga]

Welcome to Duckdom!

Miss Lydia gave you a couple of good links! Some of the main questions or problems I recall from the last couple of years involve:

water management
drake to duck ratio
niacin
bumblefoot

 

[Jferlisi]

Ok thanks all. =D

 

[Ilovemyduckies]

Rouens are known to go broody. Although, they are not very good layers, so it may take a while.