Uhoh I have a big duck

[Kimminykricket37]

So I have recently rescued 2 battery hens and a mallard duck. At the moment they are in separate pens while we look after all their health issues. I had read that ducks are fine to be in a free-range chicken flock ... after more investigation I have also read that the males might try to mate with my chickens He is a big duck! Should I try to find him some females? Or find another home for him?

 

[CarleeAnn]

It would probably be easier to find females than to find a home wanting a Drake. But it may be harder for you, even with his own females he should still be kept separate from your chickens.

Let us know what you decide!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

So I have recently rescued 2 battery hens and a mallard duck. At the moment they are in separate pens while we look after all their health issues. I had read that ducks are fine to be in a free-range chicken flock ... after more investigation I have also read that the males might try to mate with my chickens He is a big duck! Should I try to find him some females? Or find another home for him?

Separate the ducks and chickens and get more hen duckies

 

[Lil Drake40]

If he’s big he maybe a Rouen instead oh a Mallard post pics please Bless you for rescuing them

 

[chickens really]

Pictures help...

 

[Kimminykricket37]

Thanks for your replies, here he is:

 

[Lil Drake40]

He is gorgeous actually looks to large to be a Mallard but pics can fool ya!

 

[chickens really]

Very nice Mallard Drake...
I would get a couple of hens or rehome him..

 

[casportpony]

@Kimminykricket37, how much does he weigh? A mature mallard will weigh about 3-4 pounds I think, but a Rouen will weigh 6-8 pounds. Can he fly? Mallards a excellent fliers, Rouens don't fly.

 

[Kimminykricket37]

@Kimminykricket37, how much does he weigh? A mature mallard will weigh about 3-4 pounds I think, but a Rouen will weigh 6-8 pounds. Can he fly? Mallards a excellent fliers, Rouens don't fly.

Yes I think he must be a Rouen. Doesn’t fly and would be around 6 pounds.