Ordering 3 females: breed question

Oh, interesting! We have the exact same scenario! We took in a pair of Pekins someone had brought home for their kids and then abandoned within the first week when (big surprise!) their kids didn’t take care of them 😡
Turns out we have one hen & one drake, so we will need some more ladies to keep our drake occupied. I’d love Cayugas, but I’m concerned about the size difference. Maybe Silver Appleyards would be better? I don’t want him to hurt a smaller hen! We’d be getting the ducklings from Metzer, as well. 😊
We’ve kept chickens for 10+ years now, but these are our first ducks. We’re semi-suburban so we’ve only ever had female birds. Not sure what to expect.
I know males can be merciless. Been through it, but females can also be demonstrated. You just have to keep an eye on everybody, & separate the trouble makers. Mating season is an every year experience.
 

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