Introducing young (new) ducks to older ducks

[Cas1829]

I have 2 pekin drakes. 2 years old. I have 10 ducklings so to speak (8 weeks old tomorrow). Both flocks have access to pond however the ducklings only have a small section of pond fenced off so the drakes don't get them. So they have been side by side with a fence in between for about 4 weeks. I'm just curious as to when I can introduce them all together. I have mixed emotions due to both older ones being males and don't want them somehow injuring the younger ones (trying to mate, pecking order). But I know at some point I will have to introduce them. Just not sure when?

 

[CoriM]

I believe they have to be at least 4 months old before mating. I'm sure you can double-check that. You'll have to make sure that your new ones are safe through careful observation. Pekins are large - are your ducklings pekins as well?

 

[Cas1829]

I believe they have to be at least 4 months old before mating. I'm sure you can double-check that. You'll have to make sure that your new ones are safe through careful observation. Pekins are large - are your ducklings pekins as well?

Yes ducklings are pekin as well.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Def need to be close to laying age around 4 months an older.