Duckling out of the brooder/ add to flock?

[craftymama86]

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!

 

[ariel4birds]

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.

 

[craftymama86]

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.