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Crossing the Road
I think that could work. I haven't personally raised a cockerel with ducks, but I think it could work for some time. You'd probably have to install a roost in your duck house though.I just had a thought. Can i put the cockrel in with the ducks? I’m sure he will integrate just fine thanks to having an in with L’Orange and when i thought the CCL’s were all pullets, i purchased a cockrel chick so i will end up with 2. I tried to give one away but the only other people i know that have chickens are either hatching their own and keeping a cockrel from that batch or don’t want a roo because they don’t want to piss off their neighbors. I realize i may have to rehome them both if they become obnoxious and “rooster-y” but I am hoping that the neighbors will accept a bribe in the form of eggs from time to time.
If i can put that one in with the ducks (since he essentialy grew up with a duck and is attached to a duck and probably partly identifies as a duck) and then let the little boy in the brooder joint the hens in a month or two, i can hopefully buy myself so time.
Is this cockerel friends with L'Orange? If so, maybe that will help L'Orange integrate into the duck flock easier. Just be aware that as they get older (especially if L'Orange does end up being a drake) they may start to fight.