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Sparty75

Sparty75

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Hello! I'm a newbie to raising ducks. We have a total of 8 with Pekins, Rouens and Cayugas who are around 4 1/2 months. They all got along great until recently. I'm assuming it's the hormones kicking in. I have 2 Rouens that are bullying my one Cayuga. They chase it and won't allow it to be close to the "group" anymore. Is this Drake dominance? There is plenty of room for all of them as we 2-3 acre pond. Thanks!
 
I have one that gets chased off at feeding time, but she always gets to eat, she just has to wait her turn. They do certainly establish a pecking order. As long as they all seem healthy and no one is causing bald spots or any other injuries or major behavior changes (like the one being picked on hiding ALL the time) they'll likely sort it out themselves.
 
PirateGirl said:
I have one that gets chased off at feeding time, but she always gets to eat, she just has to wait her turn. They do certainly establish a pecking order. As long as they all seem healthy and no one is causing bald spots or any other injuries or major behavior changes (like the one being picked on hiding ALL the time) they'll likely sort it out themselves.
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Misconceptions...Ducks have no pecking order like Chickens. Just Bossy so two feeder and water stations.
 

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