Introducing young ducks to the rest of the flock

[quackquackduck]

I have two Runners that I hatched 4 weeks ago and one that just hatched a few days ago. The first two are already quite large, one is male, the other female. When can I introduce the new duckling to the two older ones? Will introducing them be Less of a problem because they are all still young?

 

[Amiga]

I have two Runners that I hatched 4 weeks ago and one that just hatched a few days ago. The first two are already quite large, one is male, the other female. When can I introduce the new duckling to the two older ones? Will introducing them be Less of a problem because they are all still young?

Sometimes it works, but I have seen stories of the little ones getting roughed up. As cute as they are, ducklings can be H on wheels with smaller, newer introductions. It just depends. So you can try out some supervised time together, see how it goes - make sure the little has a hiding spot in case the bigger ones get pushy.

Also, there can just be accidents. Ducklings are not always careful where they step, and they can trample each other.

 

[neetabeamie]

I think if you introduce them in a space where they are seperate but able to see each other, hear and smell each other it will definitely help.
You can stick chicken wire between there spaces.

 

[quackquackduck]

Thank you, you have both helped me decide on how to proceed. My month old ducks are already 18" tall and the newby wouldn't stand a chance. I will do the chicken wire to keep them seperated and let them have supervised get togethers.