Behaviour question

[FrankiesquarteracreFarm]

I'll keep this as straight forward as possible but its a bit convoluted.
Background; I raised 4 drakes and 1 duck (not a good ratio) they are now 10wks old. 2 weeks ago, I processed and ate 1 drake to make room for a 1 yr old duck and her mate. For reasons which include scouts honor the new drake shall not end up on the dinner plate. I would like to keep one of my original drakes and try having 3 ducks to 2 drakes.
The question; Will a drakes behavior change with less competition. The one I would like to keep, beautiful markings and seems most paired with my original duck, is also the one who is currently the most aggressive to the new comers. It's been 2 weeks and he is still giving them a nip if they get too close and using his body to push them out of the way of food and treats. If I keep just him will he eventually chill or just get worse?​

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

All drakes are different so it can be hard to predict future behaviors. Things like size of their area, and whether they are confined can factor in. Drakes can mate a lot. You may need more hens.

 

[FrankiesquarteracreFarm]

Yeah fair enough. They have a big night pen and 'free-range' in my .25 acre suburban property during the day. He's not super aggressive just more than all the others. I'm not tied to the ratio, if it doesn't work I'll reduce the drakes. I just can't have a huge flock

 

[Miss Lydia]

Really it isn't fair to your females having just 3 females to 2 drakes, having 3 females to 1 drake may work out though. Again depends on the drake.