Can I give my broody duck ducklings?

[PirateGirl]

Also moving her to another location other than her nest she was Broody on won't work. She will not accept the Ducklings and possibly will injure them?

That's something I was wondering. If the nest was better or if some sort of neutral territory was somehow safer. I will try them in the nest. I would love for it to work, but the can totally live in the house in the brooder if they have to.

 

[chickens really]

That's something I was wondering. If the nest was better or if some sort of neutral territory was somehow safer. I will try them in the nest. I would love for it to work, but the can totally live in the house in the brooder if they have to.

I would just try and have a Brooder ready because I honestly don't see her taking them...

 

[Miss Lydia]

I don't either sorry. But hey you'll be right there give it a try.

 

[Kiki]

Update:

I am going to attempt introduction after work this afternoon. The weather is much improved and sooner sounds better than later. Any tips or advice before then is greatly appreciated.

Just do it.

 

[PirateGirl]

Thanks @chickens really! We'll see how it goes. I'm ok with it either way.

 

[PirateGirl]

This is why I'm asking... There are all these stories of people popping chicks under broody chickens and taking the eggs (or fake eggs), but not much about doing similar with ducks, so I don't know if it's something that would work. We shall see.

 

[chickens really]

Thanks @chickens really! We'll see how it goes. I'm ok with it either way.

Your welcome and be prepared because the Hen might brutally shake or toss a Duckling if she is not maternal towards them...I wish you luck....

 

[Miss Lydia]

Your idea of letting them all meet though fencing or crates for the ducklings protection is a great idea if this falls through. That's how most integrate.

 

[PirateGirl]

Your welcome and be prepared because the Hen might brutally shake or toss a Duckling if she is not maternal towards them...I wish you luck....

I hope it doesn't come to that! Or a violent peck to the head

 

[PirateGirl]

Yes @Miss Lydia If they are raised in the house I figured we can do field trips on the opposite side of the fence and then hopefully by the time they are fully feathered and larger in a few weeks it will be easier to integrate them. They were sold as sexed pullets, so that should help too.