Drakes?

[SuffolkGirl]

Hi all! Newbie here!

So, I've recently rehomed two drakes, they came as a pair so get on really well together and have been together since ducklings as far as i know.
I'd like to add to the two of them. I'm not sure I have the space for girls as probably looking at having to get 10+ so they don't get to pestered?
I'm just wondering if i can add more drakes as i don't have any females at all?

The boys get along so would they get along with more boys?
Only thinking maybe 4 more or just another two (maybe also a different breed, I have aylesbury's)? I just thought it would be nice for them to have a few more mates in the run?

Be great to hear peoples thoughts!

 

[chickens really]

I wouldn't. The two Drakes that you have could turn on each other at anytime. It depends on the Ducks.

 

[SuffolkGirl]

Oh really? They’re always preening each other and never leave the others side?

 

[chickens really]

Oh really? They’re always preening each other and never leave the others side?

How old are they? I'm thinking young immature Drakes?

 

[SuffolkGirl]

How old are they? I'm thinking young immature Drakes?

3

 

[chickens really]

3

3 years? Then leave them as a bonded bachelor pair. They enjoy each other's company.
Adding in females will definitely change the dynamics of the birds. Drakes can injure hens or kill them. Ducks are nice but can be aggressive.

 

[rp riley]

if you wanted you would probably be fine with adding 6 females since the drakes already get along. I think 3 females for each drake would be fine

 

[SuffolkGirl]

3 years? Then leave them as a bonded bachelor pair. They enjoy each other's company.
Adding in females will definitely change the dynamics of the birds. Drakes can injure hens or kill them. Ducks are nice but can be aggressive.

I was thinking about adding just boys but I don’t want to upset them

 

[chickens really]

I was thinking about adding just boys but I don’t want to upset them

I wouldn’t add anything more. Just enjoy the ones you have.

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

Hi all! Newbie here!

So, I've recently rehomed two drakes, they came as a pair so get on really well together and have been together since ducklings as far as i know.
I'd like to add to the two of them. I'm not sure I have the space for girls as probably looking at having to get 10+ so they don't get to pestered?
I'm just wondering if i can add more drakes as i don't have any females at all?

The boys get along so would they get along with more boys?
Only thinking maybe 4 more or just another two (maybe also a different breed, I have aylesbury's)? I just thought it would be nice for them to have a few more mates in the run?

Be great to hear peoples thoughts!

my drakes are a year old, even after being separated from one of their brothers since march they still are happy to see him. they are all staying on a farm together until fall because i can’t keep them with my girls until i move. drakes can be introduced to other drakes, just takes time (even female ducks will fight when first meeting)