probably been asked before but a question about introducing duckling to adult duck.

[Pweetyhonks]

Hi! So recently my drake was killed, its getting to the stage where my lady duck can be let outside again and we have some ducklings ready to hatch on the tenth of April. Obviously they won't be outside for a while, but when they get to the age when they can be outside how will my lady pekin react? Should I reintroduce slowly? Its only her and she's a huge pekin so I'm a bit worried. And I don't really have the room to separate.

 

[Amiga]

A temporary plastic poultry fence between them ought to work fine. Letting them see each other through the fence at first is how I would go. Do not be in a rush. If it takes several days after the littles have reached full height for them to accept each other, let it be that way.

It is entirely up to the duckies. It could be love at first sight, or not so much. They might terrorize her.

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