Introducing grown duck to grown drake.

[Trimpkey]

I had posted last week as my mallard accidentally escaped her pen, flew away and never returned. As my male mallard has been fretting, today I bought a 1 year old golden cascade duck. She is slightly larger that the mallard. I have them in cages next to each other. When can I put them in together? We have had long and difficult experiences with chickens but I heard ducks were easier? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Welshies]

Try letting them in the run during the daytime, putting them back in their respective areas, for about a week. Then attempt an overnight stay together in the coop.

 

[Miss Lydia]

If you notice any picking that is getting out of hand you may have to keep them close to each other but separate , You'll just have to watch and see how it goes. All ducks are different in how they accept a newbie.

 

[chickens really]

I free range all newbie Ducks to give them more room during introduction..Ducks usually have no issues. They will neck tie and chest bump. Possibly chase around a bit. For the most part them follow each other around. Put out treats and extra water bowls to entertain them.
Give it a try. It will be okay.

 

[Trimpkey]

Great news. After spending the night in a large dog crate in my drake's pen, I let my new duck out. Not a single nip! They are just waddling around drinking and eating together. She even has been nuzzling the top of his head. She is quite a bit bigger than him so he's probably in shock. And there was an egg in the dog crate this morning!

 

[chickens really]

Great news. After spending the night in a large dog crate in my drake's pen, I let my new duck out. Not a single nip! They are just waddling around drinking and eating together. She even has been nuzzling the top of his head. She is quite a bit bigger than him so he's probably in shock. And there was an egg in the dog crate this morning!

Awesome...I knew it would be fine...

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is fantastic news!! Congrats!!