sarahphillips Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'd love some advice please! I'm hoping to get 2 or 3 day old Indian Runner ducklings soon - but we already have a lovely black lab (aged 2). Tom has a fantastic temperament - but I'm wondering how on earth I gradually introduce him to the new members of our family.... I'm sure loads of you will have done this before - but I'm wondering how we go about it in the best way possible - as I'd be so upset if he frightened them to death by trying to be friendly. How old would the ducklings need to be before they have a chance to get to know each other? And how would you introduce them? I don't know anyone locally with ducks - so I don't have any ducky friends to ask! My non-ducky friends are horrified and think I'd be heading for disaster - but I'm sure it must be do-able! Would love to hear any of your experiences! Thanks Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 We have both ducks and a labrador but the ducks are in a wired run so the two don't meet! Introductions would be the same as for hens and dogs - look in the Chickens section for advice on introductions - an early, supervised, introduction and the use of something like a super soaker on the dog if he misbehaved, might work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
