Introducing young (new) ducks to older ducks

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I have 2 pekin drakes. 2 years old. I have 10 ducklings so to speak (8 weeks old tomorrow). Both flocks have access to pond however the ducklings only have a small section of pond fenced off so the drakes don't get them. So they have been side by side with a fence in between for about 4 weeks. I'm just curious as to when I can introduce them all together. I have mixed emotions due to both older ones being males and don't want them somehow injuring the younger ones (trying to mate, pecking order). But I know at some point I will have to introduce them. Just not sure when?
 
I believe they have to be at least 4 months old before mating. I'm sure you can double-check that. You'll have to make sure that your new ones are safe through careful observation. Pekins are large - are your ducklings pekins as well?
 
CoriM said:
I believe they have to be at least 4 months old before mating. I'm sure you can double-check that. You'll have to make sure that your new ones are safe through careful observation. Pekins are large - are your ducklings pekins as well?
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Yes ducklings are pekin as well.
 

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