Male duck aggression towards chickens

[Epye]

Hello,

I have 4 ducks. 3 females and 1 male who free range with my flock on 19 hens and 1 rooster. Most of the chickens are not fully mature yet. Recently I have noticed my male duck grabbing hens when they are free ranging. He doesn't mess with the adult hens.

They have enough food and space. Does the male duck need more females? Or will the chickens stand up for themselves as they grow up?

Thank you,
Emily

 

[nuthatched]

You need to keep the the Drake away from the chickens, if he tries to mate them he could hurt them. He might want more ducks, what type if duck is he?

 

[Epye]

You need to keep the the Drake away from the chickens, if he tries to mate them he could hurt them. He might want more ducks, what type if duck is he?

He is an Indian runner duck

 

[sourland]

Drakes have penises - roosters do not. Drakes breeding chicken hens can injure/kill them. I'd separate him from the chickens until he matures and gets his hormones under control.

 

[Epye]

Ok thank you, so hopefully he will calm down and I won't get him more females right now