Peking Drake Quandary

[DerHamer]

I have a Peking drake from a mixed ducking purchase two years ago. I the hens are no longer with me so I purchased three khakis this spring. They've all turned out to be hens. The question is, do I try to integrate them all? Currently they're separated but can see each other. My concern is the drake may be too aggressive with them. Do I find a new home for him? Thoughts?

 

[Athena2344]

That is a perfect amount for all of them, introduce them and if things go bad, seperate them again

 

[sourland]

I agree with @Athena2344 as long as the hens are mature.

 

[Athena2344]

Its when you have single pairs or too many males that the males can become aggressive

 

[DerHamer]

The hens are 10 weeks old now. Do I wait until they start laying to integrate them? Thanks again

 

[Athena2344]

Since they have seen each other through the fence for a while, you can try now, but just keep an eye on them

 

[chickens really]

Hello..Try free ranging and once they go through a juvenile molt they are more mature..Generally by 4 months..

 

[DerHamer]

Thank you, I'll let them free range together tonight for a bit and see how it goes

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do not let your Pekin drake mate with them 10 weeks to too young for mating and most likely he will want to.

 

[DerHamer]

I was planning on keeping a close eye on them. As soon as I see him trying to run one down I'll be removing him from the pen