I just ordered our first set of ducks and now I'm hearing everyone talk about how much they hate themwe ordered 6. Our hoop coop will be about 10x20 and mostly chickens. Will the 6 ducks make it too terrible?
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Ducks and chickens have different needs and habits.
Ducks are inevitably wet while chickens are healthier when dry. Some people make it work.
One key thing is that if any of your ducks are male you MUST keep them away from the chicken hens because drakes have penises while roosters do not and a drake can inflict serious internal injuries on a chicken hen by mating with her.