Duckling ages

[MonicaDow]

Hi all!

We got a few runner ducklings last week. Unfortunately, not all of them made it. We got a few replacements this week and I'm wondering if the new ducklings will be okay with the week old? One of the older seems a little more wary of the babies and not as friendly. We are planning to move them to a larger brooder in our garage next week.

Thanks!

 

[MonicaDow]

Hi all!

We got a few runner ducklings last week. Unfortunately, not all of them made it. We got a few replacements this week and I'm wondering if the new ducklings will be okay with the week old? One of the older seems a little more wary of the babies and not as friendly. We are planning to move them to a larger brooder in our garage next week.

Thanks!

They are all females if that makes a difference.

 

[KathiQuacks]

Hi all!

We got a few runner ducklings last week. Unfortunately, not all of them made it. We got a few replacements this week and I'm wondering if the new ducklings will be okay with the week old? One of the older seems a little more wary of the babies and not as friendly. We are planning to move them to a larger brooder in our garage next week.

Thanks!

Size-wise, it’s fine, but they may need a few days to get used to each other. I’d put a fence between them for a day or two and then try supervised introduction. Expect some poking and prodding, but separate and try again later if there’s any mean bullying. They should be best friends soon.

 

[MonicaDow]

Size-wise, it’s fine, but they may need a few days to get used to each other. I’d put a fence between them for a day or two and then try supervised introduction. Expect some poking and prodding, but separate and try again later if there’s any mean bullying. They should be best friends soon.

Thank you!