Duck Introduction

[Hickory_Hills]

I have two 20week old Blue Swedes. I, also, have three 6 week old Ducklings. Two Rouen and 1 Swede. I am trying to get my older Ducks used to the younger ones. 1-time I brought them over to the run in a tote. 2nd time I put them in the run for about 10 minutes. Some, fighting; very little biting.
How often should I put them together? When should I fully integrate?

 

[Miss Lydia]

The best way we have found is to put new comers into a see no touch area so the resident ducks can get used to the new ones it can take time but this way they live side by side for a while and meet and greet at night newbies can sleep in a large dog crate inside the coop to keep anything for happening. Once you have done this then start letting them have time together while you toss treats out so they are more interested in foraging than picking.