I have four 6-week old pekins and 8 chicks the same age. The ducks are making a huge mess in the coop so I want to move the ducks out to the pond A.S.A.P. They would be considered free-ranging but most of the time I think they will stay on the pond. I am wondering if they are old enough and if they will be safe. I am sure they will stick together though. I also want to free-range the chicks. Should I introduce them to free-ranging at the same time or does it matter?