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  1. bantymum

    Do Drakes attack the male ducklings?

    I believe it may matter what breed, i say "may" because they might all differ and it may depend on individual drakes! I found the best ramp is actually old fridge shelves rather than oven shelves! I place shadcloth mesh over and sew it on.
  2. bantymum

    Do Drakes attack the male ducklings?

    Thanks windy, ill put a pic on when ive finished! A good ramp is 2 old oven shelves joined in the middle with wire so that it looks like a book would if you opened it and stood it on its ends, does that make sense? anyhow you put this in a blow up pool. The oven rack may need to be covered in...
  3. bantymum

    Do Drakes attack the male ducklings?

    Thankyou, I spoke to the lady who sold me the breeding pair and she told me that their dad just stayed away from them and hung around in the background, like a lot of human dads do at nappytime!!!! I will build the run today just in case. Im so excited!!ive got their little pond ready with ramps...
  4. bantymum

    Do Drakes attack the male ducklings?

    Dont worry, i dont mind the hijack, its just that you will probably get more replies on a new thread about the subjects!! My ducks were purchased at same young age and it took 6 months for them to mate! it is nearly spring here and I have eggs everywhere, duck left her first nest and rebuilt it...
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    Do Drakes attack the male ducklings?

    Im a bit anxious. I have eggs due in 2 weeks. A lovely lady told me that I should be careful with my drake when the ducklings hatch. The ducks are bantam mallards, beautiful whites with golden beaks and feet. Has anyone had a drake who attacked/killed the male ducklings? is this a common thing...
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