Can I have my drake and rooster in the same run?

jang87

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May 26, 2022
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They have grown up together for the last 6 weeks. I can see now that tractor supply gave us 3 hens and 1 rooster 🤦🏻‍♀️. We have two rouens and I’m thinking they are both male since I am seeing green reflect through on their heads. Anyway, will they stay friends?
 
A lot of people on here keep mixed flocks successfully, so it can certainly be done. Do you have any female ducks? I would worry more about how sexually aggressive those drakes will eventually get with your hens.
 
Oh no! We only have the two ducks. We have one rooster and 9 hens. Do you think it’s certain they are male? I saw green reflecting in the sunlight in bother of them, but only one has a tail that’s curling.
 
Green can be indicative of males in certain breeds, but I'm not sure that's always the case. I believe it is with Rouen though. Somebody who knows much more about coloring could probably give you a better answer on that.

How old are your ducks? You should be able to tell by their voices what gender they are well before their sex feathers grow in.
 

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