Khaki Campbell Agressive

[jtn42248]

I have six ducks and three geese together. I know I will need to move the geese soon. They are all just over a month old. One of the Khaki Campbell's has started biteing at everyone else. Even the other Khakis. Do I need to separate her out by herself or do you think moving the geese will solve the problem. There was no problem before I got the geese. By the way there are three Khakis three Blue Swedish and three Toulouse geese.

 

[bugflipper]

Normally I would help the mean one out by removing it's head so it couldn't bite anymore. Being with geese is a bit different since they are especially despicable. Likely they are the real culprits and the khaki just had enough and started lashing out at everyone because of the geese. I'd separate and if it's attitude didn't improve, would be in the pot shortly. Aggression is hereditary. The only cure to prevent future generations of mean animals is to cull.

 

[subhanalah]

Perhaps the khaki in question used to be the alpha and is now upset at the larger geese taking the spot ahead of him in the pecking order?

I would separate the bully for several hours/a day or two and see if anything changes when he comes back to the flock.

 

[jtn42248]

Turns out putting them apart from the ducks solved the issue. I knew I would have to separate them eventually but not so early. They still share a "barn" at night but in separate stalls. I will have to come up with a goose house soon that is secure since we have all sorts of predators around here.