Drake or hen?

[Miss Lydia]

If you don’t want ducklings just pick up eggs everyday. That’s what I do and many more on here. Females will lay even if there is no drake.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

That’s what’s I was afraid of but was trying to ignore lol. At first I was upset but now I’m thinking I’m really enjoying having them so maybe I’ll just get a bunch of females and have a big flock. I have plenty of space. I’m confused about one thing though. I’m not planning to breed them so if I have separate runs and coops for them do I still need to keep the 4-5 hens per drake ratio? And if I keep them separated but nearby each other do I need to worry about the drakes fighting? Thanks for all your help!

Drakes can fight when hormones are high especially when there are girls near by
For breeding you don’t have to incubate the eggs then you won’t have babies