Female Call Ducks?

[MommaHen86]

We are in search of some new girls to add to our pairs....As of right now we have two girls and two boys....Whats a good ratio per drake?We are located in Mid Michigan and would like to find some one locally but if not maybe a good reputable breeder???Any info would be great! thanks!

 

[DuckLover179]

For all ducks the best ratio is: 3 hens per 1 drake. It's a LOT of ducks if you want more than 1 drake, but that's just the recommended ratio.

 

[MommaHen86]

Okay....SO the way I understand is that I should have six girls with my two drakes right? Or does having the second drake make it need to be more then three per drake? Sorry Im blonde and new to the whole duck ratio thing! LMAO!

 

[DuckLover179]

2 drakes= 6 hens. You have it right! This is just so the hens don't get serious injury.

 

[Sweetfolly]

BUT, if you have more than one drake, you need to keep an eye on things. I had a flock of Dark Campbells with 2 drakes and 6 hens, and BOTH drakes favored ONE poor hen. It got to a point that her head was plucked bald and she looked so battered and ragged that I split the flock into two groups of 1 drake with 3 hens each, and everything was peaceful once again.