Is it okay to have 2 males and 2 females? Will They Fight?

[Emma909]

I have 2 males and 2 females all of different breeds i was wondering when they are older will they fight?

 

[evansacres]

In my experience as soon as breeding season comes they become more aggressive. I was worried about my ducks and so I bought a rouen pair and sold my two pekin drakes. One was always more dominant then the other and they were rough with the girls. I find that one drake to three ducks is best. You can wait and see, perhaps yours won't be too bad...but I know I'm happier and so are the ducks

 

[jbrown_14105]

Hello,
OK I have 3 drakes & one hen.....I think she will be over-kept ?
Jim Brown
Lockport NY 14094

 

[LemonDoodles]

"Over-kept" hahaha! I'm guessing that her dance card will be full.

 

[escianci]

I am not sure and very inexperienced, but I have heard that you should have 2 hen per rooster at the least. I have only read one book and do not have any roosters, so I have not been in that situation. Hope that this helps.

 

[duckluv]

Quote:
You need to get eight more females, as the ratio should be one drake to three, two females at the least.

 

[LemonDoodles]

Sounds like Southern California!