Ducks and chickens together- do rooster and drake pose a problem? Will they fight?

[lakeside_academy]

I have 7 hens, 1 rooster, would like to introduce 4 "Daisies" and 1 "Donald" (Peking) to the same pen/coop while free ranging in the daytime.
Or do I need to separate them?
Also, the ducks are 5 weeks old and almost adult sized. What age or outdoor temps can I put them outside? They are currently in the garage in a dog kennel with a heater. I have a kiddie pool waiting for them.

 

[Amiga]

Welcome to the Duck Forum!

I have heard of both it being a problem, and of it working out. It depends on the individuals from what I can tell.

 

[creaturelife]

i just put me 2 new roosters in with my ducks all that happen was the roosters thought they was going to boss the ducks around but they found out different the ducks will show them who is boss and then they should never fight again after the fist couple of days

 

[lakeside_academy]

Well, I may have guessed wrong with Daisy vs. Donalds....anyone who can tell me for sure how to tell male from female Pekin duck?

 

[Amiga]

Have you seen and heard this?
http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artquacks.htm

 

[lakeside_academy]

thats awesome thanks!