3 Cayuga’s

[FatMamma]

So my 3 Cayuga Ducks are 7 months old (2 makes 1 female) and they have this habit to lunge at me not bite or attack just lung. I spend lots of time with them and they just recently started doing this. Can anyone explain this to me?

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Well. . they are at that teenager stage where their hormones are kicking in. They are in part trying to assert their dominance over you.. And in part just being moody teenagers.. And being sexually frustrated.
You need to think about re homeing one of your drakes soon. .or add several more females. The common recommendation is 3 girls to 1 drake. . but it all is dependant on your individual situation and the temperament of your drake. Sometimes if your lucky ducks can be kept in pairs. . but it's not the norm. Having 2 drakes and 1 girl will result in your girl being over mated. . and it's more than likely your drakes are going to fight too.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Well. . they are at that teenager stage where their hormones are kicking in. They are in part trying to assert their dominance over you.. And in part just being moody teenagers.. And being sexually frustrated.
You need to think about re homeing one of your drakes soon. .or add several more females. The common recommendation is 3 girls to 1 drake. . but it all is dependant on your individual situation and the temperament of your drake. Sometimes if your lucky ducks can be kept in pairs. . but it's not the norm. Having 2 drakes and 1 girl will result in your girl being over mated. . and it's more than likely your drakes are going to fight too.

Also welcome to BYC!

 

[johntfs]

I hope things work out, but as it is now, there's a decent chance this ends in death/injury for your female from overbreeding, especially in water and/or death/injury for one or both of your males due to fighting.

 

[FatMamma]

So I’m going to look into getting 4 more females so my boys have lots to do... lol.. I can’t part from any of them.. thank you for your responses and the information... I do greatly appreciate it