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    Drake attacking nesting hen

    Thank you again. I have managed to isolate her and her nest, so she is safe for now as the others cannot get to her. I guess I have to accept that he must go as I imagine that there is no reason this behaviour will change and that he will just take it out on her and the ducklings when he can...
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    Drake attacking nesting hen

    Hi - thank you for the reply. She is very stressed and I think only gets a chance to eat when I am there to keep the peace. Do you think the behaviour will change in the future or do I need to rehouse him (its an open pond so I have little way to separate them)
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    Drake attacking nesting hen

    HI - thanks for the reply. Do you think its that he wants to mate? He is not pursuing the other hens at all (the husband drake is), and his attacks are quite violent in that he pulls out her feathers under her wings (vs trying to mount her). Also, I have not had chicks yet, so was not aware that...
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    Drake attacking nesting hen

    Hi I have 2 drakes and 4 hens (Mallard ducks), who all live in a wild (not enclosed) pond. One of the hens has a nest and sits on eggs all day for the last three weeks, so I imagine chicks are due soon. The father is very attentive. The other drake violently attacks the nesting hen whenever she...
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