Separating Chickens and Ducks

[Disheygirl]

I had two chicks with two ducklings for 2 1/2 months. It wasn’t ideal to have them together in the first place but here we are.

I finally separated them today and the ducks - especially the female - is beside herself. Quacking all day, just staring at the chicken run. The male is also upset but not like her.

Please tell me ducks don’t have some super-bond and I’m breaking her heart. The chickens seem to be moving on but she is just pitiful and I feel horrible.

 

[Debbie292d]

It might take a couple of days, but she'll catch on she's still got the male duck to hang around with. Ours seem to take about three/four days to get used to anything new or different.

 

[Yardmom]

Ducks do make bonds, but these bonds change with time. Your ducks have each other, they will get through the change.

 

[LtDanFan]

I have a drake that was brooded and raised with chickens due to unfortunate circumstances at our house with our indoor brooder. He is now a 6 month old man among women of his own kind and has adjusted well. He didn’t see another duck until he was at least 12 weeks old due to our circumstances but i hope that when (if) i get to the point that i can free range my ducks and chickens together, he will be an ambassador. So far he is very un-drake like with the duck girls which i am fine with lol.
I’d say that yours will adjust. Animals are more forgiving than we know and more flexible than we think.
FWIW- i have female ducks and they are soooooper vocal for no apparent reason. Maybe shes just being a girl duck, but she will figure out who is in her flock and adjust. Give her time and be her constant, she will adjust.