We have 3 six month old ducks, two females and one male. I have had them since they were only a few days old. Three months ago we got a toy poodle/min pin mix puppy, who is now 5 months old. We also have an 18 month old Australian Shepherd.
In the past month or so, our drake has become VERY aggressive towards both of our dogs. Our Aussie is big enough that she stands up to him, so he doesn't bother her so much anymore. Our puppy, though, is very small and is, rightfully so, scared to death of the ducks. Any time we let him out, even if we are standing right next to him, the drake immediately takes off and starts chasing the puppy. He will chase the puppy until he is able to catch up with him and will attack him. No matter what we have tried so far, we can't get him to stop chasing the dogs.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Our chickens and ducks free range on our property. I'm |this| close to re-homing them with a disclaimer that the drake is dog aggressive. I like having them around, though, so if there is a way to change things, I'd like to keep them. It may be a moot point, though, b/c my husband is trying to find a new job half way across the country (we live in Missouri, and he is looking in North Carolina and Texas) and most likely we won't be able to take my ducks and chickens with us anyway.
In the past month or so, our drake has become VERY aggressive towards both of our dogs. Our Aussie is big enough that she stands up to him, so he doesn't bother her so much anymore. Our puppy, though, is very small and is, rightfully so, scared to death of the ducks. Any time we let him out, even if we are standing right next to him, the drake immediately takes off and starts chasing the puppy. He will chase the puppy until he is able to catch up with him and will attack him. No matter what we have tried so far, we can't get him to stop chasing the dogs.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Our chickens and ducks free range on our property. I'm |this| close to re-homing them with a disclaimer that the drake is dog aggressive. I like having them around, though, so if there is a way to change things, I'd like to keep them. It may be a moot point, though, b/c my husband is trying to find a new job half way across the country (we live in Missouri, and he is looking in North Carolina and Texas) and most likely we won't be able to take my ducks and chickens with us anyway.