Mixing ducks?

[jenna elizabeth]

Hey! I have 2 Rouen ducks. Ones a male and one is a female. I also have a pekin female. I just put my pekin in the coup with my 2 rouens and the male kept pulling her neck feathers and putting his neck over hers. I put him in a separate coup so that the 2 females can get used to each other. Is that normal for the male to act that way? Should I keep him in there? Help!! TIA

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

he’s trying to mate with her, by the way you described it i’m guessing she doesn’t want too

 

[EverythingDucks]

You probably need more females. 1 drake 5 ducks is ideal though 1 drake and three ducks should work. I would let them have some supervised time outside the coop for now.

 

[jenna elizabeth]

You probably need more females. 1 drake 5 ducks is ideal though 1 drake and three ducks should work. I would let them have some supervised time outside the coop for now.

Do you think he will hurt her? She would try to get food and water and he would stop her

 

[jenna elizabeth]

he’s trying to mate with her, by the way you described it i’m guessing she doesn’t want too

Do you think he will hurt hurt? And I have him on the outside so the females can get used to each other.

 

[Anime2lover]

Hey! I have 2 Rouen ducks. Ones a male and one is a female. I also have a pekin female. I just put my pekin in the coup with my 2 rouens and the male kept pulling her neck feathers and putting his neck over hers. I put him in a separate coup so that the 2 females can get used to each other. Is that normal for the male to act that way? Should I keep him in there? Help!! TIA

It's mating, and you need more females. Some people can get away with fewer females per male, but that all depends on your specific flock.

 

[EverythingDucks]

He could potentially hurt her. I would be c are eful and keep an eye on them. Also, I would look into getting some more females. The more the better!

 

[jenna elizabeth]

I’m thinking of getting a few more females! Does anyone know anything about giving drakes melatonin? What kind? How much?