Curb Their Enthusiasm

[brae09]

Does domestic ducks have a "mating season"? Actually, the question is "do they ever stop?" With the summer here, all our female ducks are busy being mothers with their broods. But the drakes couldn't stop being sexually active, more like overactive. The two drakes each has their own "wives" to whom they are good husbands. But they act like rapists toward the other females, especially the other male's females. It seems so unnatural. One drake even suffered prolapse. He still chased the female down, stood on her, but couldn't do anything else. I'd think they would have an active mating period and then take a break. Could it be the layer feed we give our ducks, somehow? Any ideas how we can curb their enthusiasm?

 

[HalfWayUpAMountain]

Yes - with a fence boys on one, side, ladies 'n' babies on the other.

 

[Texag87]

Layer feed is bad for drakes but it is not the cause Of your problems.

 

[Isaac 0]

Does domestic ducks have a "mating season"? Actually, the question is "do they ever stop?" ?

Partially... You'll see mating most often in late winter/late spring, but it can be seen all throughout the year just not as much.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes - with a fence boys on one, side, ladies 'n' babies on the other.

 

[DuckyDonna]

I only have runners and their mating season seems to be 365 days a year!