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[all cooped up]

Hi there, just joined. I have a bantam and a silkie that are less than two months old. We got them at a petting zoo as chicks. We built them a coop and they've adjusted well. Missed having little ones, so just got a leghorn and a RIR. Thought hmmm why not and got 2 ducklings! Can they all live together once full grown? How do I keep the ducks water from freezing? Just trying to plan ahead. Thanks!

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

You might want to ask in the duck section. I think ducks have different requirements than chicks.

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hello and

You can keep the chickens and ducks together, although they might fight. Just make sure they eat their own respective feeds

You can get some special water heaters that you put your water on to keep from freezing. I'm not sure on the details of those. Perhaps you could do a search of the site, I'm prettys ure they've been talked about before.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[Kevin565]

. Yes ducks and chickens can live together but you must watch that your drake doesn't breed your hens.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[all cooped up]

Thanks Alabama

 

[all cooped up]

Hi fellow Michigander! How do you keep your coop warm in the winter?

 

[all cooped up]

Thanks for the welcome and info!