TO BROOD OR NOT TO BROOD: Baby ducks and chicks together

[alabamalizzie]

Great read. I have had a hankering to buy a couple of ducks for eggs. Now I know I will give it much more thought.

 

[Lobzi]

Im wondering if I can get a broody hen to adopt the duckling hatchling and raise them instead of chicks? I have three broodies on one nest and chick eggs ready to hatch. The two duck eggs I have are in the incubator but ready to hatch tomorrow. I have read that have the ducklings and chicks together is not recommended but if I separate one hen and give her the two duck eggs as they are hatching, could that work?