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Homosexual, Confused Duck?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by greenfamilyfarms, Apr 17, 2009.

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  1. Apr 17, 2009 #1
    greenfamilyfarms

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    I have a Blue Runner Drake that is a little confused. He has attached himself to my Standard Cochin roo and will let the roo mate him. I am very sure that this is a drake - hoarse voice, curled tail feathers. He's the only duck in the pen.

    Has anybody else had this to happen? Weirdest/funniest thing I've seen in a while.

    You want to holler - "Wrong species, wrong sex, buddy!"

    ETA: He will also "groom" the cochin roo. He'll run his bill through his feathers and nuzzle up to him. And forbid if another chicken gets near him!
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2009 #2
    shortcake1806

    shortcake1806 Sassy McSassington

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    Now, that's an odd duck. [​IMG] Sorry couldn't resist.
     
  5. Apr 17, 2009 #3
    EricShane

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    I have two gay roosters that are always on each other.. Ive learned to accept them and love them for who they are! lol Its 2009 they can be who they want to be!
     
  7. Apr 17, 2009 #4
    vickie2133

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    Poor little duck. No wonder, if he is the only duck in the place, he doesn't have much option.
     
  9. Apr 17, 2009 #5
    Mandalina

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    [​IMG]
     
  11. Apr 17, 2009 #6
    Imp

    Imp All things share the same breath- Chief Seattle

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    Imp-thinking it happens occasionally
     
  13. Apr 17, 2009 #7
    vickie2133

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    I think you should help the little fellow out and get him a compaion of the female kind.
     
  15. Apr 17, 2009 #8
    shortcake1806

    shortcake1806 Sassy McSassington

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    I think you should help the little fellow out and get him a compaion of the female kind.

    I agree.​
     
  17. Apr 17, 2009 #9
    greenfamilyfarms

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    Yeah, that's hopefully in the works. [​IMG]

    Do you think he'll actually know what to do with the girls since he, ummm, plays the female role?
     
  19. Apr 17, 2009 #10
    vickie2133

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    If he is male, he will know. I think it is something all males know. No matter man or critter. No offense guys.
     
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