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Our two drakes are trying to figure out the birds and the bees.  They don't appear very successful thus far.  There are a couple of willing females.  They climb up on their backs, but not even close to on-target, trample their partner for a little while, and then wander off to look for bugs.

 

That is, unless the female that we have dubbed "cranky prude" catches on.  If she sees either of the drakes making a move, she quacks really loudly and leads five other females to peck at the drake.  General duck drama ensues and they run around the enclosure quacking and flapping their wings until they forget what all the fuss was about.

 

Ducks are funny.

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They are hilarious!

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One city boy husband that I'm converting to a poultry boy, 3 daughters, 3 Mallards, 2 dogs, one cat: and the bator's plugged in.  Hatching addict, BYC addict and you can find me in the forum "formerly known as hatch day is today" with my friends: Miss Lydia, Critterrun, StillMecle, GrannyCarol, JulieNKC, DuckGirl89, 70%Cocoa, Evelle and JazminesZoo.  I love my Gurlz!
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post #3 of 7

Some of the drakes are real klutzes.  Especially the large breeds.

 

He will eventually get it figured out.

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That is hilarious!!!  Mine are still babies (month old), but this actually makes me think of a question..  Do ducks care about breed? I mean if I end up with a drake mallard and have two female pekins and a female Cayuga - will he try to breed with them?  I know my pekins are females, but my Cayuga and mallard are still unknowns.   Don't mean to hyjack a thread - I'll create a new one if you prefer :)

Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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That is hilarious!!!  Mine are still babies (month old), but this actually makes me think of a question..  Do ducks care about breed? I mean if I end up with a drake mallard and have two female pekins and a female Cayuga - will he try to breed with them?  I know my pekins are females, but my Cayuga and mallard are still unknowns.   Don't mean to hyjack a thread - I'll create a new one if you prefer :)


He will still breed them more the  likely

 

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A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

Come visit the blogs!!!

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It's my understanding ducks care about breeds about as much as a dog or a cat would wink.png

WI'd rather have a life 'oh wells' than a life of 'what ifs.' " - Anon.

 

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WI'd rather have a life 'oh wells' than a life of 'what ifs.' " - Anon.

 

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Great, thanks very much. I'd love to raise a few ducklings, but of course it would be nicer if I just happened to get all gals and had duck eggs to sell! :)

Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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