I just rescued a teenage hen and drake. I introduced them to my birds who pretty much ignored them. I have one female goose who is pretty good girl. All of a sudden the drake rammed her. She did not react. They were fine beside that. I was surprised as the goose is four times his size. I hav no clue how big they will get. They were neglected and shivering when I got the two ducks. Super hungry too. I think they are doing good. I have them in a medium fenced off area hanging out with my senior rooster who was living by himself. He’s great with them. My run isn’t huge but adequate. I guess I have to put a pen in there for the ducks. The yard they are in now has no protection from aerial predators. But I am pretty close to it most of the day. The ducks usually run from me when I bring them in late afternoon. But a hawk was in the tree about 50 yds away day two that I had them and they RAN toward me. First couple of days they were stiff and walking funny as they spent much time in a small crate. So glad I saved them. They walk so much better and it’s only been since Saturday. It’s such a learning curve with them. I give them layer food mix with some high end bird food and cracked corn. They drink So much water too. Any ideas would be appreciated.
What breed are the ducks? My ducks, chickens, and goose all live together. They aren't in a run though they have fenced property they forage and hang out in during the day so plenty of space to stay away from a bully.
