Getting along

[blb10060]

Is t possible that ducks can gang up on others. We have 2 ducks that were introduced to the other 4 and we had to keep them separated due to the 4 larger ones pecking them and chasing them. Once the 2 got bigger we keep them all in barn at night together kept safe from predators. Thru the day they usually stay around each other but lately the 2 are being excluded and always look roughed up. This evening when I went to lock them in, I found the 2 around the side of the barn instead of inside with the others......unusual. And one of them has eggs inside..... could the others possibly keep them from getting in? Makes me sad for the 2

 

[tdan]

My pekin flocks, have pecked with each other/the chicks and chickens all in one run.

With size difference they run and attack. Eventually the ducks get together and chicken get together and achieve harmony. I would monitor and wouldn't worry quite so much.

 

[blb10060]

So I just witnessed one drake biting, chasing, keeping the injured drake from eating etc. he’s also doing the same. with a small female. They’ve all been together for yr or so but just now noticing the “dominance “. It this possible

 

[TomCahalan]

You can't keep two drakes with just four females. You need to eat one of the drakes.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Or if your not into eating, try and rehome. 1 drake to 4 females or more is best.
For now I would keep them separated to keep the 2 from being injured any worse. Keep them where they can see each other so if you do rehome the one drake you can introduce the other female back with the other 2.

 

[chickens really]

Okay. What your seeing is the one Drake and Hen are paired up and the other Drake in the bigger Flock are not getting along. So separate pens are needed.

 

[DukesDucks]

I have my original drake, Jack, plus 2 others, Tidie Whitie and KitKat, who arrived as a surprise present. Four females, Diane, original mate to Jack, and 3 of their daughters, Gracie, Onesie, and Daphne, All Muscovy. Sounds like I should get some more females. Oh that would be a shame.

 

[Miss Lydia]

It really would be a shame

 

[blb10060]

Is t possible that ducks can gang up on others. We have 2 ducks that were introduced to the other 4 and we had to keep them separated due to the 4 larger ones pecking them and chasing them. Once the 2 got bigger we keep them all in barn at night together kept safe from predators. Thru the day they usually stay around each other but lately the 2 are being excluded and always look roughed up. This evening when I went to lock them in, I found the 2 around the side of the barn instead of inside with the others......unusual. And one of them has eggs inside..... could the others possibly keep them from getting in? Makes me sad for the 2

but before the other Drake died, it was 3 drakes, 3 females and there wasn't any problems. Well, I definitely will not eat one

 

[Isaac 0]

but before the other Drake died, it was 3 drakes, 3 females and there wasn't any problems. Well, I definitely will not eat one

I would get rid of some of the drakes soon or you run the risk of your females possibly getting hurt or dying.