If you live in a highly populated, busy area, you know all about rush hour. It’s those hours of the day when streets and highways are packed with people trying to get to and from work, and traffic is awful. Barefoot Mimosas shared a video on TikTok of what rush hour looks like on her hobby farm, and it’s the kind of traffic we’d all be happy to sit in.
Written across the video, Barefoot writes, “If this isn’t what rush hour looks like, I don’t want it.” Then comes the traffic – an adorable group of ducks and chickens that are sure to make you smile!
@barefoot.mimosas Rush hour never looked so cute #hobbyfarm #sebastopolgeese #backyardchickens #barnchores #selfsufficiency #homestead
That’s one adorable traffic jam! Barefoot says in the video’s caption, “Rush hour never looked so cute,” and she’s right! Her chickens and ducks are absolutely adorable, and they make us want a hobby farm of our own!
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Do Chickens and Ducks Get Along?
Can you raise chickens and ducks together? You sure can! Backyard Poultry explained, “If you like raising chickens, you’ll love raising ducks! They’re even easier – far hardier and healthier, better year-round layers and no pecking order issues to worry about.”
The article goes on to say, “On the surface, keeping chickens and ducks together makes sense. They eat the same feed (there is waterfowl feed sold commercially specifically for ducks, but it’s often hard to find), enjoy many of the same treats, need the same predator protection day and night, and in the winter, the ducks’ added body heat can help keep the coop and chickens warmer.”
Daily Chicken issues some cautions, “Ducks tend to be messier than chickens, which can pose challenges. Also, some breeds of both ducks and chickens might be more aggressive, so it is best to choose the right mix.”
Another thing to consider is that “chickens can sometimes bully ducks, or vice versa. This is especially true if resources like food and nesting areas are limited.”
If you’re planning to raise ducks and chickens together, it’s important to do your research to make sure the breeds you choose will get along. Also, be sure you provide enough space, proper lighting, appropriate food, water for the ducks, and everything else both chickens and ducks need to thrive.