How to introduce duckling back to siblings and parents?

[IttyBittyBirdy]

This is about the duckling I had to take away from the parents and siblings. He was unable to walk but now he's doing much better. I'm wondering how to introduce him back? Can I? The only problem... He's imprinted on me.
Any advice?
While I would love to have a house duck that's not able to happen and I've grown quite attached to him, but it's time he's a duck.

 

[WVduckchick]

How old are the ducklings?

Since there are siblings, it might be easier. If this is a very young duckling, say 2-3 weeks old or younger, I would try to find a time when the "kids" are running around, away from the parents. Then I'd put the loner duck down with them, and see how they react. It will definitely have to be a supervised introduction, when you have time to observe their behavior. All flocks are different, all broody mommas are different. She, and they others, may welcome it back like it was never gone. But its also possible that they will try to shoo it away. Eventually they will accept it as their buddy, but it might take some time and patience.

Good luck!

 

[IttyBittyBirdy]

They're about a week old!
Thank you. What happens if he follows me instead?

 

[IttyBittyBirdy]

How old are the ducklings?

Since there are siblings, it might be easier. If this is a very young duckling, say 2-3 weeks old or younger, I would try to find a time when the "kids" are running around, away from the parents. Then I'd put the loner duck down with them, and see how they react. It will definitely have to be a supervised introduction, when you have time to observe their behavior. All flocks are different, all broody mommas are different. She, and they others, may welcome it back like it was never gone. But its also possible that they will try to shoo it away. Eventually they will accept it as their buddy, but it might take some time and patience.

Good luck!

That didn't go well at all.
My baby ran from them peeping like mad until he got to me. Everytime I tried he ran over to me and if I was too far away sat there peeping.