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[Addeline]

I have 3 little 6 1/2 week old Muscovy's
And I put them in our barn with my 9 big ducks
(3 of which are use to the babies)
They have been free ranging the yard all day together a bit of a pecking order nothing serious they having been happily running around together

there pen is large I just put fresh bedding in will they be alright??

 

[Duckworth]

I do not know the answer to this because all of my ducks are the same age. But I have seen several more experienced duck keepers recommend a look--don't touch situation until all of the ducks are acclimated to one another and you see that the smaller ducks are safe with all of the bigger ducks. Do you have the ability to separate the ducklings by some kind of barrier, like a dog crate or other wire fencing? Going by the advice I've seen given to others, that might be prudent until you are sure of safety for the ducklings.

 

[CayugaJana]

They should be pretty decent sized at 6.5 wks. I have put mine together like that when I don't see any major bullying. I stand with a stick when I introduce them and immediately separate them with the stick if someone is being a booger. Lol. But I also do the look but can't touch method too. I go on a case by case basis.

 

[chickens really]

I free range young Ducklings with the older Ducks but never house them together until I know they are getting along fine...The problem is them getting cornered and bitten up inside a pen or coop...
Best wishes....

 

[Addeline]

Yes I separated them the babies insisted being with the adults so I just let them out they seem OK they made it through the night and are free ranging with the big ducks today