Drakes and chickens

[Lisa38]

So I got 2 ducklings to add to my flock of chickens. Turned out I picked a male and a female. Well the drake is now terrorizing my chickens. I don't mind getting rid of him but will the female duck be lonely? Both ducks were raised with 2 chicks I bought at the same time. The drake does not bother those 2 hens and all 4 of them hang out together. But he's getting at the other chickens in the group. I guess I'm just worried the female duck will be lonely without him

 

[Jenbirdee]

separate the drake from the chickens immediately .
he can easily kill them when trying to mate them
You could keep your ducks separate from the chickens but even then you would still need more girl ducks for the drake. the ratio is 1 drake for every 3-5 female ducks

Yes your girl duck will be lonely if you get rid of the drake but you can do that and just get at least one more girl duck.

 

[DLA]

Duck makes a great thanksgiving dinner so this is one possible idea of what to do with your drake