The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Ducks meet hens          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5152 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:10 pm    Post subject: Ducks meet hens Tonight while I was cleaning out the ducks I put them and their pool in with the hens to see what would happen. The hens and Roodolph stole the ducks food but apart from that the 2 groups ignored each other. I am hoping that this bodes well for the time in the near future when I can keep them together permanently. For now the ducks will be in the shed until someone is home to look out for them and then they will get out to play. Playtime: More pics in the gallery. Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:18 pm    Post subject: where my daughter lives they have a city farm and they have chickens and ducks ~ they all run together in the paddock ~ posh name for the smallish field they are in. I've been there a few times with my grandson and I've never seen the ducks and chickens mixing, they just all seem to go about their own business as if the others don't exist. So maybe it will go well for you jaydee. Love the ducklings having a swim Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5152 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:22 pm    Post subject: The one on the stone is the lifeguard - telling them it's a bit crowded in there! lol! Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8856 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:24 pm    Post subject: mine potter about, ducks with ducks, and hens with hens. Apart from feeding time they ignore each other Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:47 am    Post subject: PLEASE Jaydee.....not more cute little Duckie pics !!! Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:54 am    Post subject: Did you see the cute Eider ducks last night on Springwatch. They were cute. I'm surprised not to see the Maran in with them Jaydee! Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5152 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:54 am    Post subject: You don't have to look! Handy Hint - if a topic says duck there may be a picture of one/some in it! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group