Muscovy Ducks

[Soon2BChixMom]

Your pics aren't showing up. I would say let them get at least 3 weeks or so and see how they do with the others seeing them with mama of course. Can you set it up so that they can all see one another, but the drakes cannot get to the ducklings?
The ducklings can go with mama anywhere, but still need to be separated from the drakes.

 

[tjo804]

1434098[/ATTACH] View attachment 1434100 View attachment 1434101 View attachment 1434102 View attachment 1434098 View attachment 1434100 View attachment 1434101 View attachment 1434102 Thank you for your reply. I’m pretty new at this but I just love my ducks, they are very lucky ducks, my husband says. I’ll attach their duck house where 3 are nesting. I’m going to catch all 4 drakes this weekend and put them in a loafing shed that is huge, 20x50ft and is 15 ft tall with 4 big screened windows. I’ll make sure they have pleanty water and food. I have a home already for Blackie, perhaps they want 2 drakes. How old should I let the ducklings get before I let them out?

I must agree with your husband! Your bachelor pad sounds like a slice of heaven. One day I hope to have something similar that I can split with separate runs and pens.
Good luck figuring out who the duckling feaster is. I would not let the drakes be alone with ducklings and when you do introduce, might suggest you start with most protective hen and only one drake at a time. See for yourself who looks to be the nasty boy. Good luck and keep us posted