Male and female Welsh Harlequin ducks attacking Turkey and possibly rooster.

[Chelse]

It is occurring between my eldest hand raised female Welsh Harlequin duck and my only drake. They seem to be practicing some courtship rituals which I found interesting as he has been mating with his four females for some time now. Welsh Harlequins are not known to be broody ducks, but this female did sit on a clutch and hatch one last year. They both have been attacking my very peaceful male turkey that is their guard turkey, to keep the eagles out. They run up to him and sort of hit him from behind with their head and neck, sometimes they chase him. I believe they are also chasing the docile rooster.

 

[african chickens]

bullies

 

[WelshHarlequinBreeder]

It's because of the brooding. The females go wonky when brooding.

 

[Chelse]

It's because of the brooding. The females go wonky when brooding.

I had thought so too but she didn't sit this year and they are still doing it.