Cayuga Ducks

[Nov00twins]

I have 3 Cayuga ducks, about 12 weeks old. We hoped for 2 female and 1 male but looks like we have 2 males and 1 female! I know this isn’t the best scenario. Can I add 1 female, so that we have 2 of each, and will they live in harmony??

 

[Abraeri]

Usual recommended ratio of male to female is about 1:5. A male and female will rarely form a pair, but I guess you could try.

 

[chickens really]

Won't work...Breeding season and hormones. Ducks don't pair up when breeding. One Drake should go and get more Hens. 3 more will work.

 

[Nov00twins]

I know a breeder and may see if she has hens and would like one of the drakes.

They look so similar - how can I tell male and female for sure?

 

[CayugaJana]

I know a breeder and may see if she has hens and would like one of the drakes.

They look so similar - how can I tell male and female for sure?

The males will shed their feathers soon (molt) and they will look completely different than the females. But for right now, you can tell by the sound. They honk if they are a girl. But they sound like a raspy smoker if it’s a male.

 

[chickens really]

All your Ducklings will go through a juvenile molt soon and your Drakes will get their male colours and a Tail curl.
Hens Quack and Drakes Rasp...

 

[Jpat]

I think this little drawing i found is realy funny

 

[Miss Lydia]

That's cute. If I grabbed my Muscovy females tails like that I would even get a quack out of them I bet.