Is it alright to keep a drake with ducklings and mom

silly silkies

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Hey everyone on BYC i was just wondering is it alright to keep your drake with ducklings and mom. my 2 ducks (donald, and Daisy) are kept with my chickens. but soon will be seperated in the spring. but Daisy may lay eggs and i didnt want donald to break the eggs so i wasn't sure if it was okay to keep the male duck with female and babies.
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It depends is the best I can give you. Some drakes will try to breed the duck while she is setting - in my experience most do not. Some drakes will attack the ducklings - in my experience most do not. It all depends upon the temperament of your drake, but I would watch things closely once she starts setting. Good luck.
 
Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Sourland has given you some great advice, so I'll just say hi.

Best wishes
CT
 
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Sourland has given you some good advice so I'll just say hello and it's nice to have you here!
 
Hello there, and welcome to the wonderful world of Backyard Chickens! I hope you will make yourself at home here and enjoy it as much as I have! :frow
 

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