Do females mount each other like they are mating?

[McChics]

Probably a dumb question...but I'm still confused if I have all ducks or a drake or two. They were hatched in April - still waiting for a drake feather. By their voices...I'd say we have all ducks. But, I've questioned one of them based on some general aggressive behavior. I figured it was confirmed the other day when I saw him mounting on one I know is a female in the pool. However, the next day...they were all taking turns doing it to each other.

Still no Drake feather on any of them. The pekins have dots/specs appearing all over their bills. The Rouen duck is old enough now, her feathers would have turned to the male stripe and colors - but she remains looking female from her colors. The black one is a cayuga and like I said...I've been waiting for a drake feather to appear...but none.

 

[Isaac 0]

Yes, Females will mount each other,and sometimes i even had a female mounting a male.By that age you should be able to easily voice sex them.

Fill free to post a video or some pictures im sure we can help you out.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Especially when they get fresh water they build double and triple duck-burgers in the water bowls here. Absolutely normal behavior.

 

[sourland]

"If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with." Proven duck motto.

 

[McChics]

I'm laughing right now - I love these responses. I know females will do this sort of thing...but dang, these ducks think they have a time machine hot tub when they climb in the pool. Oh...and yes the water was recently changed when they did this. It started by three of them in the pool at once with rapid head up and down bobs. I was giggling at them as they circled each other bobbing...then the fun began! I'm thinking if we are getting a drake feather...it should show up soon.

I'v done recordings before - sounding like all ducks...but I still have my suspicions with the black one.