Still New to Chickens; Getting Requests for Ducks so....

[L P in San Jose]

Hello All,

I have just convinced my hubby that backyard chickens are an acceptable idea and our teen is now pushing hard for at least one duck! We have zero of either species at this time.

When I was young, we had both chickens and a very large, white, puppy-like lap duck named Suzie-Q. No one remembers her species, so if anyone could make an educated guess, I'd appreciate it! My guess is a Pekin. She literally made the duck equivalent of a purr while being petted on a lap! Our daughter is voting for Cayuga and/or Runner Duck!

We are settled on Orpingtons/Australorps for chickens, but I would very much appreciate some advice on a duck selection. Also, we have been researching varying opinions about whether or not chickens and ducks can live in same enclosure or not. Thank you in advance for your sage advice!

In San Jose, we can have up to 6 females.

- Leslie in San Jose, CA

 

[Pork Pie]

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Pork Pie

 

[Duck Lover88]

It sounds like the duck was a pekin….
What do you want your ducks for? eggs? meat?
If eggs i'd go with the cayuga's….
If meat pekin's….

 

[L P in San Jose]

Hi Duck Lover88. Daughter wants it as a pet! That is number one priority; but, eggs would be a bonus for us.

 

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[L P in San Jose]

Thanks! - L

 

[Duck Lover88]

Hi Duck Lover88. Daughter wants it as a pet! That is number one priority; but, eggs would be a bonus for us.

Ok I would get her some cayuga then as they are friendly and do lay a good bit of eggs to…. (of course all ducks can be friendly with the right training and care)

 

[drumstick diva]

I've never had ducks apart from feeding wandering Mallards, that used to sit on the outside window sill and look in at us. I do love the look of Khaki campbells. Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Glad you’re here! And you should get pekins. They are great lap dogs!

 

[drumstick diva]

There are also folks who keep ducks as house pets. Please check "show us your house ducks." Just think if you had a house duck, the eggs would already be close at hand.