Drake living with bantam chickens?

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Hey y'all, I need some advice. I have 3 duck hens and 1 drake living in a bantam chicken flock (silkies, cochins, etc.)
I watched a YT video recently from a channel that I respect, and the lady on there said that she has a very small drake that doesn't mess with her big chicken hens. He stays with the duck hens. Would the reverse be the same? I have a big drake (and duck hens) and little chicken hens.
Do I have to get rid of the drake? Everyone in the flock is just starting to mature, so now is the time for me to decide. I really don't want to get rid of Drako Fowlfoy, but I will if that's what's best for my bantam chicken hens.
PS. Almost 100% certain he's a drake. He has a whispery quack, and his tail feathers are just starting to curl a little.
 

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It's best not to house chickens with ducks because of all the wetness and water, and these breeds especially. Seeing all yours together they were probably raised together? The drake will probably try to mate the chickens, or at least interact with them in a negative way.
 

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