Hobby Farms Forums
Rules-Read First    Home       Members    Calendar    Who's On
Welcome Guest ( Login | Register )
        

Home » Hobby Farms Forum » Livestock » Chickens and Ducks together?


Chickens and Ducks together? Expand / Collapse
Author
Message
Posted 4/15/2008 12:28:56 PM
Starting Member

Starting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting Member

Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 4/21/2008 5:26:24 AM
Posts: 2, Visits: 3
I'm picking up our Roen ducklings next Wed. (my son's first 4-H project)!

We currently raise chickens.  Our original coop which grew into an L-shaped building is now in two sections (divided by a door and chicken wire).  Can we use this building for ducks this winter or should we build them a seperate shelter?

Thanks for any input!

Tracy

Post #1213
Posted 4/15/2008 1:08:40 PM


Junior Member

Junior MemberJunior MemberJunior MemberJunior MemberJunior MemberJunior MemberJunior MemberJunior Member

Group: Forum Members
Last Login: Today @ 7:27:43 AM
Posts: 170, Visits: 340
Hi Tracy,

Here is a Web page with links to a lot of mostly university-generated information about raising ducks. You might want to scope it out:

Waterfowl Management (University of Minnesota) http://www.ansci.umn.edu/poultry/resources/waterfowl.htm

Sue

Post #1217
Posted 4/15/2008 6:33:03 PM


Starting Member

Starting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting Member

Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 7/14/2008 7:38:51 PM
Posts: 11, Visits: 17
The only problems would be the size differences and that there will be a different feed unless you use a multipurpose feed... also good luck with the 4-H project

www.coloredeggfarms.com
Post #1221
Posted 4/18/2008 1:25:43 PM
Starting Member

Starting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting Member

Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 4/21/2008 5:26:24 AM
Posts: 2, Visits: 3
Hi Sue,  I noticed quite a bit of information on the Internet about raising ducks.  Got to be a bit overwhelming.   :)  Thank you for the link and I'll be sure to check that out.

Hi Chicken Farmer, That makes sense as far as the feed goes!  I'm sure even though the areas are seperated, once the doors are open they'll be checking each other's places.

Thank you both for responding!

Tracy

Post #1230
Posted 4/23/2008 10:57:05 AM
Starting Member

Starting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting Member

Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 4/28/2008 4:55:20 AM
Posts: 1, Visits: 5
I was hoping for some advise on new chicks we purchased. This is our first time and we decided to buy some laying chicks. They are Rhode Island Reds. A neighbor said to leave a warming light on them 24/7 and they seem healthy except for the fact that they all seem to have poop droppings as my daughter puts it hanging from their back side. Should we be concerned?Should we cut back on feed?

Thanks,

RandyB

Post #1249
Posted 4/23/2008 6:44:36 PM


Starting Member

Starting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting MemberStarting Member

Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 7/14/2008 7:38:51 PM
Posts: 11, Visits: 17
He is my chicken care guide

http://www.coloredeggfarms.com/chickcare.html

www.coloredeggfarms.com

Post #1252
« Prev Topic | Next Topic »


Reading This Topic Expand / Collapse
Active Users: 1 (1 guest, 0 members, 0 anonymous members)
No members currently viewing this topic.
Forum Moderators: HRSEGRL, Suprafa

Permissions Expand / Collapse

All times are GMT -8:00, Time now is 8:32am





Disclaimer: The posts and threads recorded in our messageboards do not reflect the opinions of nor are endorsed by BowTie, Inc., Animal Network
nor any of its employees. We are not responsible for the content of these posts and threads. Site best viewed with IE 5+

Copyright ©2005 BowTie, Inc. All rights reserved.