Thinking about keeping ducks and chickens!

Nicky, all the information you require is on here somewhere. :thumright:

A starting point for you will be the Poultry Information section. Have a look through that and then, if there's something more specific you need to know, then folks will be queing up to answer your questions.

Hi Nicky. You're doing it the best way by gathering the info first.

Hope to see you back with a long list of questions soon  

Rob

Nicky Don't appologize for asking questions that's what we're here for

Three of each is a great number to start off with, and yes they can live togeather, well mine have in the past.
I have a 4x6 shed the hen's go on the perches and I put a rabbit hutch at the back with no door on for the ducks.
This was fine for me as at the time I only had Call ducks which are real small

I have just one other question are you after them for pets or really just for eggs?
I only ask as certain breeds of duck are better for eggs than others, my Call's are real friendly & compact but ain't that good at laying  
Once we know whether its for eggs as the main & pets 2nd or if you just want them as pets then we'll be able to suggest the right breeds for you
Everyone has their favorite so you'll get plenty of info  

This is the link Bodger ment to to have a read at

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=19629

Sarah

What sort of area do you have available for them Nicky ?

you have choices of free-ranging around your garden or keeping them in a run (fixed or moveable).

Rob

You only need a cockerel if you want fertile eggs.

How big is the area roughly ??

We have ours in a fixed run though most people try to let their birds roam free. You can protect them with an electric fence or if you make a fixed run, you can use welded mesh to protect them.

Lots of things to decide on. have a good read on here and see if you can find any threads that may help.
But keep asking.

Rob