Just wondering....

[duckenmama6]

I have raised plenty of chickens, but have recently ventured into the word of ducks. I am currently raising Mohawk (Polish Buff Laced), Cinnamon (Blue Laced Red Brahma), Miss Waddlesworth (Rouen duck), Opal (Jumbo Pekin duck), Pearl (Jumbo Pekin duck), Esmerelda (Cayuga duck), Evangeline (Cayuga duck), & Duchess (Khaki Campbell duck). All of my birds are females.

My two Cayuga's, and my Khaki Campbell are six weeks old. They are currently being raised inside until all the feathers have grown in (it's still to chilly to put them in with the outside flock). They have been getting along fine up until a few days ago. Duchess, the KC, has started pulling the feathers of the larger Cayuga. She has even started pulling the wings and biting. It's always the same duck.

The question being; Is this a common occurrence? Any one else experience this? Should I separate them? Any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated!

 

[drumstick diva]

Sorry I don't know much about ducks. Your questions would best be answered if you post on the "Duck thread." Baby chicks are always pecking at each other as well - sometimes because they are too crowded and bored. Hopefully once they are outside and have new things to explore, they abandon some of their bad behaviors.

 

[duckenmama6]

Thank you!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here's the link to the duck forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best
CT

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under duckenmama6

Welcome!

As you have already received links to some good starting points, I will just wish you all the best.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out