Quarantine ducks?

[PaisleyChickMama]

I’m looking into getting two more ducks for my flock a male runner and a female harlequin mix both a year or 2 old. I already have 7 ducks of various breeds that just started laying. Should I quarantine the new additions before adding to my flock and how?

 

[nuthatched]

Yes, for at least a month. As far away from your current flock as possible, wash hands and change shoes between bird groups

 

[PaisleyChickMama]

Yes, for at least a month. As far away from your current flock as possible, wash hands and change shoes between bird groups

Interesting can you give me some reasons that sounds like a very long time. It might be best to just not get them then.

 

[nuthatched]

Interesting can you give me some reasons that sounds like a very long time. It might be best to just not get them then.

There's no point in quarantine unless you do it for awhile, you can likely get away with 3 weeks. Most diseases lie dormant and are usually triggered by the stress of moving and a new environment, it usually takes about a week to 2 weeks for a disease to rear its head after a stressful event. It also gives you time to worm and/or treat any parasites they might have. Some people even do a vet check.
Then you want at least a week of touch less introduction on either side of a fence

 

[BelovedBirds]

Interesting can you give me some reasons that sounds like a very long time. It might be best to just not get them then.

4 weeks is a good time for quarantine, it ensures that any signs of ill health are caught before introducing them to your flock.
I'd say it would be worth doing