Duck Integration Information Overload

[Miss Lydia]

Looks like this is going to be your day. Cute ducks and hens

 

[Aunt Angus]

Looks like this is going to be your day. Cute ducks and hens

I hope so!

Hopefully, DH doesn't have an aneurysm...

 

[Miss Lydia]

I hope not, actually just go get them he probably won't even notice.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I hope not, actually just go get them he probably won't even notice.

He will if he goes into the garage! It's where I'm going to keep them during quarantine. I'll take them outside every day, but that's got the best predator protection right now.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Let us know how it all goes.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Looks like I am picking up all 3 tomorrow! I am excited, but oddly nervous. Maybe it's because I haven't integrated new adult birds in a while. Quarantine is a PITA, but I will do it. I was hoping not to have to quarantine the duck too long simply because it's a PITA and she's probably lonely.

 

[Quatie]

Looks like I am picking up all 3 tomorrow! I am excited, but oddly nervous. Maybe it's because I haven't integrated new adult birds in a while. Quarantine is a PITA, but I will do it. I was hoping not to have to quarantine the duck too long simply because it's a PITA and she's probably lonely.

Exciting! You will need to show us pictures when you get them.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That's so awesome.
Once you get them home and you have had time to watch the new duck and how healthy she is I'd introduce her to the others. Can't wait for pictures!

 

[Aunt Angus]

So I'm ok to do a truncated quarantine for the duck if all looks good?

Told DH about the duck, but not the hens. I'm starting to have misgivings. I don't want to bring in anything contagious to my flock. I can quarantine pretty effectively, but not the recommended 100 yards. I can change clothes and shoes and sanitize between areas, though.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Honestly, quarantining in backyard flocks is not implemented properly. It cannot be due to the way we interact with our birds and live our lives - we aren't an institution properly fitted for true biosecurity. I would just do the best you can.
I didn't quarantine my newest ducks.