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RE: Chickens and Ducks together?

Chicken Farmer — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:44:36 GMT

He is my chicken care guide

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

RE: Chickens and Ducks together?

RandyB — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:57:05 GMT

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

RE: Chickens and Ducks together?

DGourdess — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:25:43 GMT

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

RE: Chickens and Ducks together?

Chicken Farmer — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:33:03 GMT

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

RE: Chickens and Ducks together?

Sue Weaver — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:08:40 GMT

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

Chickens and Ducks together?

DGourdess — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:28:56 GMT

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