upstatemandarins
In the Brooder
- May 8, 2024
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Hi guys,
We have 14 mandarin ducks we hatched in the incubator this year as we had to pull a nest due to frost.
They are in a brooder now with heat lamp and water and starter feed after we let them jump out of a tree outside.
When can we introduce them to our other ducks ?
Our other mandarin mamas are a week behind. Will they accept these chicks or pick on them?
Last year we had 2 from the incubator that didn’t jump and didn’t make it past 3 days unfortunately.
We just want to give these guys the best chance of survival.
Any help appreciated!
Thank you!
We have a large outside aviary with pond, a duck house and another 10x 10 enclosure that can be separated.
We also have two friendly female runner ducks.
We have 14 mandarin ducks we hatched in the incubator this year as we had to pull a nest due to frost.
They are in a brooder now with heat lamp and water and starter feed after we let them jump out of a tree outside.
When can we introduce them to our other ducks ?
Our other mandarin mamas are a week behind. Will they accept these chicks or pick on them?
Last year we had 2 from the incubator that didn’t jump and didn’t make it past 3 days unfortunately.
We just want to give these guys the best chance of survival.
Any help appreciated!
Thank you!
We have a large outside aviary with pond, a duck house and another 10x 10 enclosure that can be separated.
We also have two friendly female runner ducks.
