Drake attacking 7 week old duckling

[finlay225]

Hi all. Just wondering what to do with my duckling who is almost 7 weeks old. He was the only one that hatched, we have now made him a temporary outdoor run at the side of my hens and my 3 other ducks. I have tried introducing him to the hens and they want to peck him My 2 females ducks are fine with him but my drake (the father!) just wants to attack him Although I am not sure whether my duckling is actually a male, but would my drake act like this if 'he' was a 'she'? Will this behaviour settle down? My duckling seems quite happy on his own and can see all the others through the fence Just want him to have some companions really. Any ideas welcome, thank you!

 

[TheTwoRoos]

This is common.What your Drake is probably doing is "attempt" to mate,basically,he is raping your little duckling.Drakes are very hormonal,separating him till about 6 or months should help.It took my ducks nearly up to a year to actually get fully accepted into a flock.

Drakes will rape eachother,and both male and female ducklings.And if it does appear to be a Drake,that is note ven close to enough females to keep "BOTH" drakes occupied,and happy.4 hens- 1 drake.

 

[finlay225]

Thanks a lot for your advice