New duckling maybe, answer ASAP!

[kada6305]

So I have 3 10 day old mallard ducklings but want a bit of a variety. If I go to tractor supply and buy a different breed( hopefully runner) that's hopefully close to their age is there anything special I need to do to introduce the new duckling to my three? My three have been together since they hatched.. We are going in a hour so plz answer soon!! Thanks!

 

[Megan Amber]

Nope nothing to worry about! You just have to make sure that they don't fight and I highly doubt they will considering how young they are!

 

[kada6305]

Nope nothing to worry about! You just have to make sure that they don't fight and I highly doubt they will considering how young they are!

okay thanks !! wasn't sure how that would be, does the age of the new duckling matter though?

 

[Megan Amber]

not really! As long as they aren't too much older-as in weeks! Have Fun!

 

[kada6305]

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Any idea the breed? They are only 4 days older than the mallards but huge!!

 

[kada6305]

 

[Megan Amber]

Actually kind of looks like mine -some kind of runner/swedish/cayuga mix! Sure is cute! I assume all went well when you intrduced them?

 

[kada6305]

Uh..might have to separate...rascal keeps going after their eyes!

 

[kada6305]

They said..khaki? I think that's how you spell it...but I don't know ..that's off of the sign and pictures comparing the ducklings to the picture.

 

[jdywntr]

Probably khaki campbells. I can't tell if they are brown or blue.

If there is a noticable size difference between yours and these then you will need to insure that the younger ones don't get trampled.