Adding new females to my flock

[Fliss shaps]

I have two adult drake magpie ducks, and one female.

I'm getting to add more female ducks to my flock. I have 2 silver appleyards 9 weeks old and 3 Indian runners 5 weeks old. At what age do you think it would be safe introduce them to the males?

All the females are together and the males are separated at the moment.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

Although I don’t raise ducks, I have dealt with similar situations with my chickens and turkeys. I wouldn’t introduce any females to the males until they are at least 8 weeks old. 12-16+ weeks is probably best if your drakes aren’t used to ducklings/new ducks joining the flock. When you do try to start integrating, be sure to watch closely to ensure the drakes aren’t harassing the little ones. I start with supervised visits and lengthen them until I reach the point where I feel comfortable with the littles joining the flock.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Duckling need to be close to laying age before introduced to drakes at least 4 months old. Let them live side by side until.