Would 1 duckling be lonely if raised with 6 chicks?

[maclady]

I have 6 chick coming later on and I am considering getting a duckling. Do ducks need to be raised in at least pairs? Will it be ok if it is the only duck with chickens for company? I am learning and researching now before I make a decision. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. I have had chicks/chickens before just never a duckling or duck.

 

[Nebraskagirl]

I would get a couple more ducks if it were me. I rescued my first duck about three and a half weeks ago and after a week, I got another duck to keep that duck happy (I don't have chickens though!) and they are great. I have a drake and a duck. I don't know if chickens would be enough "company" to a duck. I am sure there are more experienced folks on here who could help, but a trio of ducks (two females, one male) would be great.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

We have our flock of Anconas and my mom has one pet duck. this duckling has never been shown the other ducks or anything, but she hatched with a bunch. either way, she thinks my mother is her mother, and she likes it that way. so if you wanted a tame duck/ling to be just your pet, don't let it be with the other chickens.
If you want them as a pet that you don't have to baby, then 4-5 hens per drake is a good mix for ducks.

 

[Chicken Girl123]

No,it won't be lonely,but it will probaly always act like a chicken.