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5/1/12 at 5:25pm

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I have a Khaki Campbell duckling and was wondering at what age I should add her to the flock? We have chickens and 3 ducks.

I would have to check back and see how old she is but she still has her baby feathers. She sure is growing though!

Thanks!

SAHM of 3, wife to 1 hard working hubby, 4 RIR hens, 2 BR hens, 1 NHR roo, 4 BO hens, 1 BSL hen, 2 Ameraucana hens, 1 Game/Buff rooster, 5 LBs, always have chickies and have lost count lol, 1 Blue Swedish duck, 4 Pygmies and 2 Great Pyrs with pups on the way! Life is good.

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5/1/12 at 5:39pm

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I would wait until she gets some adult feathers, or until she is at least close in size to the other birds. Hopefully, by that point, she won't get picked on.

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5/2/12 at 11:07am

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Yea, I was thinking once she got a little bigger and has at least some adult feathers. Right now I let her out during the day while I'm feeding everyone. They all just look at her and cock their heads, LOL. The adult ducks look at her a little curious, or like "Oh, is it one of us?" But with the chickens, if left unattended they most likely would, eventually, peck at her.