Call ducks fighting

[macdee]

Hi I have four call ducks, they all came from the same brood, today when I got home I noticed that they have kicked one out of the group and peck him anytime he comes near. I also have 3 mallards, so the call kind of hangs on the outskirts of the group with the mallards between him and the other calls.
Why Would the other calls start to pick on him?

 

[Say What]

Well, the outsider might be rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. That would get him in trouble.

 

[Going Quackers]

You didn't mention the flock dynamics? in other words how many drakes, ducks etc. There could be any number of reasons, as birds age they most definitely establish a pecking order, it can be based on a few things, sexes being one of them, age playing a role too.

 

[macdee]

Hi going quackers, they are all the same age and are 4 months old. There are 3 males and 1 female, they seem to have singled out this guy specifically. The mallards are staying out of it. It is pretty sad to see him all alone.

 

[Going Quackers]

I see okay, well your ratios are a BIG problem and likely leading to where the issue is, drakes will fight for dominance over the females, any way you can switch this up? i have 4 calls myself BUT 3 are ducks, 1 drake.. the older female isn't the most fond of the younger two girls but they get on alright, i keep them all penned together but house separate at night to avoid to much fuss and arguing.