2 new ducks just showed up

[Nanettr]

We have 3 free range ducks with no coop - one male Peking, one female Peking and a male Khaki Campbell. About a week ago 2 male Mallards showed up and are working very hard to be accepted. They appear to be and act young. My questions are 1) should they be eating the duck feed I am currently feeding? My understanding is the ducks that fly need other types of food 2) the male female ratio is waaaaay off which is concerning. Should I try to rehome the Mallards? They don’t appeared to want to go anywhere. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

If they are mallards than I don't believe you can do anything to them. Call your local DNR and ask them.

 

[Claires Poultry]

They're very pretty ducks!

 

[Miss Lydia]

View attachment 1931135 View attachment 1931136 We have 3 free range ducks with no coop - one male Peking, one female Peking and a male Khaki Campbell. About a week ago 2 male Mallards showed up and are working very hard to be accepted. They appear to be and act young. My questions are 1) should they be eating the duck feed I am currently feeding? My understanding is the ducks that fly need other types of food 2) the male female ratio is waaaaay off which is concerning. Should I try to rehome the Mallards? They don’t appeared to want to go anywhere. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

I bet they have flown in for winter. I'd just leave them alone if they eat with your ducks just let them alone I imagine they are pretty hungry from their trip. They may stay they may head further south. Beautiful ducks!

 

[chickens really]

They will leave..Just let them be.

 

[quackiemama]

Wow that is so neat and they are all so beautiful. From my understanding they will move on once ready. I would just keep an eye on your females to make sure they are not being overmated since now there are several drakes.

 

[katiebrock]

View attachment 1931135 View attachment 1931136 We have 3 free range ducks with no coop - one male Peking, one female Peking and a male Khaki Campbell. About a week ago 2 male Mallards showed up and are working very hard to be accepted. They appear to be and act young. My questions are 1) should they be eating the duck feed I am currently feeding? My understanding is the ducks that fly need other types of food 2) the male female ratio is waaaaay off which is concerning. Should I try to rehome the Mallards? They don’t appeared to want to go anywhere. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

Keep an eye on the female, that is a lot of males!