Call duckling and khaki Campbells?

[krusiducks]

Hi everyone, I usually show up in times of stress and here I am again... I have 7, 1 - 2 year old ducks, and they are outside foraging in the yard, no issues with those cuties. A week ago I picked up 3, week old khaki Campbells. On Saturday I was gifted a day old Call duckling, hmmmm, sounds great doesn’t it? And it is! But... the khakis want nothing to do with the call, well, except peck it. I currently have them in a divided stock tank, they can see each other, but not hurt the Call. I often find them laying together on opposite sides of the divider, which is encouraging to me, but so far any attempt to put them together results in pecking and peeping. And 2 week old khakis compared to a 3 day old Call look like giants!
Will they eventually be able to coexist? It makes me feel so bad to see that little Call all alone. Also, although I have been googling like crazy, is there anything different I should be doing for the Call than I do for the khakis? I know that Calls can fly and will need to have its wings clipped in the future. It looks to me like the food, snacks and basic needs are the same. Am I missing something I desperately need to know? Any advice for me, regarding this situation and Calls in general?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Give your little Call a stuffed animal to cuddle with on its side of the divider. And give it sometime to catch up. Then in about a week try putting one of the KC over in lil Calls side if that goes well then the next day put another if that works add the last one. If they are all getting along remove the divider. You may have to do this several times or just once but eventually they will be one flock. If your weather is nice and warm you could even try letting them be together outside in a small pen of some kind away from home turf so to speak. A dog x pen works good for this just always give supervision when so young. Please post some pics we’d love to see them.

 

[Jpat]

X2 @Miss Lydia

Its a great oportunity to make a special bond between you and the call duck

The little ducky wants nothing but treats and cuddles, You spend enough time with him and you will get a very strong bond!

 

[krusiducks]

When I took the Call out today, the khakis peeped like crazy and ran along the barrier looking for him. (Of course my husband thinks they were saying, “ Who ate him, he was mine!”) And the Call did the same thing when I removed the khakis for some snuggle time. Feels like they are looking out for each other a little and maybe slowly moving closer to a unified flock. Knowing I should be taking baby steps, alleviates some of my worry. I was so concerned the Call would always be ostracized. Although the thought of a “house duck” makes me go hmmmmmmm.
As usual, thanks to all for your advice and support. I’ll keep you updated and maybe post some pics if I can figure out how!

 

[Miss Lydia]

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[krusiducks]

Haven’t posted for awhile, but wanted to update everyone on this now grown Call’s fate. After rehoming some drakes (I had a disturbing ratio of 6 drakes to 5 ducks) and adding some ducks, I currently have 10 ducks and 2 drakes, one of which is the Call. The Call comes to his name and circles my feet until I pick him up. After a little snuggle time, he is off with his khaki drake buddy, bothering the ducks and “protecting” them from the dog. We worried about him so much and now he’s running the show!

 

[Miss Lydia]

awesome update… Now we need some pics!

 

[krusiducks]

 

[Miss Lydia]

Such pretty ducks your little Pee wee Call is adorable!

 

[krusiducks]

Thank you!