Raising baby chicks & ducklings together

peepnpato

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Hi! I recently got a chick (Leghorn) about 2-3 weeks old then the next day got 2 ducklings the same age (Muscovy). They live in the same pen and get along fine for the most part. Cuddle each other, etc, however, we just started noticing once in a while the bigger duckling will peck the chicks feet/wings and the smaller ducklings beak slightly aggressively. Should I be worried?? Or is this normal in baby chickens and ducks?
And does anyone have any tips on raising them together??

Thanks!!
 
Here is a photo of them cuddling :) would love any insight!
 

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My three ducklings and chicks are being raised together. They will be 4 weeks old this coming Monday.
Last night one of the chicks was sleeping on top of the 3 ducklings.
I'm using 5 gallons of water a day. Not because of spillage. But because the ducks love their water. I use a full size cake pan to caught the water... They turn it into a small pond..
3-4 weeks and they can start enjoying the great outdoors...
 
@HuffleClaw i think my chicken is starting to catch on now and playing along with them!

@Steven Bussell that is adorable, my chick does the same thing. Would love to see photos!

My main concern is having them grow up to all get along / co exist together :)
 

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