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Oh, another thought, if you leave the female alone, like with ducklings, you could try giving her some sort of stuffed animal to snuggle up with. I also agree that my ducks like to party after dark. They tend to be quieter if I lock them in their house at night, but often in the summer I let...

Again, pinning down is normal, but if it's to the point of injury as you mentioned (or there is a large size difference between them) then it is not safe for them to be together. We are not there. You are the best judge of this. Also living with chickens is not the same as living with other...

@25chickens I would say ducks prefer to breed in water, but will breed anywhere. Either way, the male will still grab the back of the neck and put his feet on her back.

also some feather loss/damage is normal from breeding, totally bald/bleeding and/or injuries is not normal, but ruffled/missing feathers on the back of the head/neck is normal as well as damaged feathers on the wings/back where he puts his feet on her is normal.

2 possibilities based on what you have said so far. 1. She is quacking for her drake since you have separated them. 2. She is quacking for you. You said you go check on her when she quacks. She has now learned that if she quacks you will come. Also you said she only quacks around you...