John Vause Introduction

[John Vause]

I am new to raising ducks. I had a female Pekin wander onto our property about seven months ago. Because she was our one and only, I picked up two ducks at the hardware store, not knowing what sex or breed they were. As the months passed, I now have two adult males, a Welsh Harlequin and a Cayuga, and the female Pekin. They are what we call The Three Amigos.

I found Backyard Chicken while searching for duck behaviors. My two males are making honking-whistle sounds. I figured that it is some type of mating ritual, but I'm not sure. I seriously thought that they were imitating our neighbor's mule.

I am a retired engineer who is too busy taking care of our property to even think about a hobby. I suppose that my hobby is just keeping things together: Property, house remodelling, cars, trailer, animals, etc. You know, the "stuff" of life.

My wife is an author and my kids and grandkids are in Kansas.

 

[redsoxs]

Hi again, John, and welcome from Kansas!

 

[sunflour]

so glad you have joined us.

I have no experience with ducks, but for chickens a ration of 2 males : 1 female would not work out and bet it's the same for your flock.

I would suggest you post the question/issue to the Ducks forum to get some experienced opines and suggestions.

Good luck with the new adventure, hope The Three Amigos can live together in harmony.

 

[John Vause]

Thanks! I will refer to their link.

 

[drumstick diva]

Nice to meet you John, glad you joined us at Backyard chickens.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!