I've had my heart set on Campbell ducks for a while now. But going to the local supplier/ farm shop the other day, all the ducks kept running away (they were in a big group) when we approached (quietly) but the chickens seemed much friendlier and curious. I hadn't expected it so I went back to check and it happened again half an hour later so I don't think they had been recently startled.
I can't believe I'm typing this.. But are ducks more aloof? Do they get friendlier as they settle in?? Or could this have just been gang mentality/ boys at a party?
We have a cat and 3 young children so we need birds that won't startle too easily, the cat should be OK, it's more the noise from the kids which can get a bit 'much'..
We have a big enough space set aside in the garden for up to 6 birds, we will probably start with 3 birds as I am complete novice.
Knowing this, would you go duck or chicken, any breed you could recommend?
Thanks in advance
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ItotheRtotheL · 22/11/2015 09:20
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