Will Pekins and Cayugas cross?

[FlChickie]

I currently have 6 pekins(2 drakes) and I'm getting 3 cayugas(1 drake) next Saturday. I'm wondering if I need to keep them in different pens or can I keep them together? I don't want any mixed eggs since I hatch them. Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[duck walk]

If you want pure for hatching you will need to separate...those boys will mate with anything they can catch!

 

[Amiga]

duck walk speaks the truth.

 

[FlChickie]

LOL I was afraid of that. I guess I will be keeping them in different pens then

I have some escapees right now so I'll have to fix that so there are no "accidents"

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Yep those drakes will grab chickens too, and can kill them with their effection.

 

[FlChickie]

We have them separate from the chickens, but they tend to keep to themselves when they are all out in the yard together. But I'm going to make sure to keep an eye on them from now on.

 

[GrannyCarol]

Also, with three drakes out with two ducks, they will compete for her affections, fight with each other and quite likely harm her. If they breed her, the eggs could be impure for weeks, so keep that in mind! I guess sperm for chickens and ducks lives a long time in the female. Best if you can set up your fences and keep them separate from the get-go.

 

[jbourget]

yea