Raising ornamentals with domestic

[TheCookyChickenLady]

Hello! I am raising some Welsh Harlequin, Cayuga, and Blue Swedish ducks right now. I really like ornamental duck breeds but they are not very friendly normally. I was thinking I maybe eventually could have my friendly, domesticated ducks hatch out and raise the ornamentals in hopes they would be more friendly, would this work? I know temps and humidity in incubators are different for ornamental so would a domesticated duck not work? Are there certain ornamental breeds that would be best for this? Thanks!

 

[Midnightman14]

If by ornamental you mean wild species they would stay wild regardless of upbringing. It's just in their DNA to be wary of people.

 

[wilwingswaterfowl]

If by ornamental you mean wild species they would stay wild regardless of upbringing. It's just in their DNA to be wary of people.

Some ornamental breeds are friendlier than others. I have raised a couple of mallards and some Green wing teal with Khaki Campbells from chicks and they were fine together. Hand raising one on one is the best way to have a friendly ornamental it's still tough.