I was able to pass on the chicks as my 12 pullets just started laying, but couldn't resist the ducklings.
I have a few questions as this was a spur-of-the-moment purchase:
1) Can I house them with the chickens when they get bigger? We have a 7 acre farm and they will have plenty of room. The coop is about 24 l x 12 w x 10 h.
2) Are Mallards friendly? Our chickens are extremely friendly with my 3 yr old son.
3) I read about the poop and wetness....raising two children, this should be no problem...lol
4) I will have netting over the run, do I need to clip their wings?
5) I have 4, straight run, will I be able to keep them all, or will the males fight? (assuming I end up with 1+)
6) I have noticed them in the waterer already (I'm using the chick waterer) They are only 3-4 days old, do I need to give them a pan of water to splash in? Will they drown?
7) Any other words of wisdom?
Thanks for all your help! I wouldn't be brave enough to do this without the help of the BYC community
*edited to add in the water question*

I have a few questions as this was a spur-of-the-moment purchase:
1) Can I house them with the chickens when they get bigger? We have a 7 acre farm and they will have plenty of room. The coop is about 24 l x 12 w x 10 h.
2) Are Mallards friendly? Our chickens are extremely friendly with my 3 yr old son.
3) I read about the poop and wetness....raising two children, this should be no problem...lol
4) I will have netting over the run, do I need to clip their wings?
5) I have 4, straight run, will I be able to keep them all, or will the males fight? (assuming I end up with 1+)
6) I have noticed them in the waterer already (I'm using the chick waterer) They are only 3-4 days old, do I need to give them a pan of water to splash in? Will they drown?
7) Any other words of wisdom?
Thanks for all your help! I wouldn't be brave enough to do this without the help of the BYC community

*edited to add in the water question*
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