Drakes mellow at times of year?

[newbyduckmom]

My drakes had been just horribly violent for about the last 6 weeks with their mating behavior. We have been keeping them entirely separately from the hens for fear that someone would end up dead (bad ratio 3:3

) They seemed to have mellowed. This morning I actually have the entire flock together. But I am wondering whether it is an illusion and I shouldn't trust them together. I am watching them, but concerned. Is it likely the frenzied behavior is going to be lessened until next spring or ?



The only frenzied behavior this morning is searching for the clump of frozen peas that is spread in their run.

 

[easttxchick]

Mine have been MANIACS the last week or so-I think they sense a weather change.
My girls are laying again(which is crazy) and they are pulling feathers and pokin' eyes! This is totally different behavior than I had this time last year so I'm not sure what gives.
Hopefully, we'll get another lull before serious breeding season starts-this is nuts!
Good luck to you and your birds.

 

[Miss Lydia]

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things are beginning to calm down here for the most part, still getting an egg once in a while but I think the shorter days and cooler temps are mellowing them out. Thank goodness