Raising Ducklings vs Chicks

If you have recently visited your local feed store and seen baby chicks and baby ducklings available, the impulse to get a few of these and a few of those is irresistible!

Before you bring home your fluffy babies, here are some important differences to know about raising ducklings vs raising chicks!

 

Ducklings and chicks need separate space

Generally, ducklings and chicks will need a separate brooder Sometimes, they can all get along, but sometimes unfortunately they can fight Ducklings grow much faster than chicks, and have been known to pick on baby chicks Even if they do get along as babies,

Raising Turkeys- How are They Different From Chickens?

This is our first year raising turkey poults, but we have had an adult Tom turkey, Tarzan, on our homestead for several years We enjoy keeping a mixed flock of birds and are excited to share what we’ve learned so far about turkeys versus chickens If you’re already familiar with raising chickens, turkeys are similar, but there are a few differences you will want to be aware of
Turkey Poults
Turkey poults are actually more fragile than chicks They are started in a similar brooder to chicks but are very sensitive to heat and light fluctuations The first three days are