aggressive ducks

[Busterbrown]

I have 4 ducks and my males are getting aggressive is there anything I can do? If its helps I have 2 females and 2 males.

 

[JedJackson]

Separate one or both males. It's the only thing that will stop fighting and over mating.

 

[Busterbrown]

Separate one or both males. It's the only thing that will stop fighting and over mating.

But wouldn't that stress the birds out?

 

[JedJackson]

But wouldn't that stress the birds out?

Not if you do side by side runs where they can see but not touch each other. Even without that, it is better than having them fight and potentially hurt the females. Male ducks can take several females to one male, and still cause problems during the breeding season, which is now. They will get along better in the off season.

 

[Busterbrown]

Not if you do side by side runs where they can see but not touch each other. Even without that, it is better than having them fight and potentially hurt the females. Male ducks can take several females to one male, and still cause problems during the breeding season, which is now. They will get along better in the off season.

Couldn't I just increase the amount of females?

 

[JedJackson]

Couldn't I just increase the amount of females?

Yes, but it is no guarantee that the males won't continue to fight or over mate the females. Really it's a trial and error process to see what will work in your situation. If you want more females, then get some and see if it changes things.

 

[Busterbrown]

Yes, but it is no guarantee that the males won't continue to fight or over mate the females. Really it's a trial and error process to see what will work in your situation. If you want more females, then get some and see if it changes things.

Okay thank you

 

[JedJackson]

Okay thank you

You're welcome. The board is always here for any questions that arise, so I hope you will keep us informed.