Drakes, are they like roosters

[jjdward]

Do I need to keep a drake around my ducks? I've got 6 duck and i'm not sure of their sex but I know their breed. i have KC and blue swedish. I know a rooster is a gaurdian of his flock but does a drake serve the same purpose?

I don't want anymore ducks so why would I keep one if I end up having any?

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! In my opinion, you only need a male if you want fertile eggs --- whether it's land fowl or waterfowl.
I've never seen any benefit to keeping a drake for the sake of protection.

Lisa

 

[kingmt]

No need to keep them. My drakes are the first to run. They must be the navigators.

 

[One Acre Wonder Farm]

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and so true!!

 

[TheDuckCrew]

i had a drake that was VERY protective of everyone in the flock. he would attack my dog and cats (granted he was bigger than them) if they got too close. he would chase them around the yard until he was satisfied that they were far enough away. sadly, a coyote got him last sunday.

 

[Wifezilla]

I know a rooster is a gaurdian of his flock but does a drake serve the same purpose?

My khaki drake took his guardian duties very seriously. He watched the sky for big birds and herded the girls under the porch if he saw something he thought was a threat. He called them over to treats and always let them eat first. He chased the cat away...you get the idea.

I only sold him because he HATED my baby ducks. Turns out one was a drake. Since the baby was more tame, I kept him and sold Jack. Now Bungie is doing the same thing...watching the sky, protecting his girlfriend (a little khaki mutt he ADORES), chasing the cat...

(Don't feel sorry for the cat. He is a butthead and deserves to be chased

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[kinnip]

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A ubiquitous truth!

 

[Wifezilla]

Don't let his cuteness fool you. He has more energy than he know what to do with and uses it to cause all kinds of trouble

 

[kinnip]

I have one of those. I'm just glad the flash blinded her while I made my escape. She's a firecracker.
ETa: I didn't make my bed and you can't make me!

 

[jjdward]

I don't have to worry about my cat chasing too much!! Thanks for all the advice, keep it coming!!