More than 1 male duck in flock?

[Tinkey71]

So just wait plenty of time to sort it out once you know I have kept as many as 4 Muscovy drakes with their own females . It’s not ideal because these guys love a good fight. But if you can give them all their own space it can work. What breeds are you talking about?

That is a great question! I laugh because, the ducks were a present and part of a “ fancy duck package” with the package the ducklings can be any of like 10 breeds , they just guarantee there will be at least 4 kinds in your shipment
From what little info came with them and my own reasearch- my best guess is I have 3 each - blue Swedish, black Swedish, Cayuga, fawn & white runners, and 3 that I think are Buff

 

[Miss Lydia]

What a nice assortment. Be sure to post some pics we love pics. Hopefully you have a good ratio.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

It's definitely possible to keep more than one male in a flock. I've kept multiple males together in a flock in the past. Though mine were always free-range, and yes fights did break out sometimes, but no one was ever hurt. They all got along very well - especially the mallards I had. If they're kept in an enclosed area, it may become a problem.[/QUOTE
I agree. When I had ducks, nearly all mallards, males and females, they were quite social with few squabbles. They too were free ranged with a large pond. Also had a female goose mingling with them and never had a problem.

 

[Table4Six]

Congrats on your ducks!

As @Miss Lydia stated, ten hens per drake is a high and unnecessary ratio unless you want that many hens or have the proper space requirement. Back to the question in your thread title, I have two mallard derived drakes sharing the same flock of ladies, and have never had a single fight break out, however, they shouldn't be fighting with how many hens they have(my ratio is 2 drakes to 26 hens). It could also be that my BEI drake is smart enough not to challenge my massive Jumbo Pekin drake. Definitely keep your eyes open as they hit that 6 month old range, that's when you'll start seeing the drakes consistently mounting the hens, and start seeing eggs, possibly sooner for eggs, depending on the individual duck and breed. We certainly would love to see some pics!

 

[Tinkey71]

Here are some pictures- it can be hard to get good pictures, as they are very wary of anyone getting extremely close
They don’t mind if you keep a small distance - except Aflac ( the 1st pic) he’s the one that doesn’t seem to mind being held

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are beautiful and how old?

 

[Tinkey71]

They are beautiful and how old?

Not quite 3 months - I got them
( day old) on Halloween

 

[chickens really]

Definitely any where between 4 and 10 Hens per Drake is fine. Depends on what your needs are ?
Bottom line is two mature Drakes will fight over Hens.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Should be able to tell by voice. Hearing loud quacking and soft rasping?

 

[DuckyDonna]

I have just five Indian Runners, bought them straight run at the local farm supply store and they turned out to be 3 girls and 2 boys. Everything was fine before they were ~6 months old they were an inseparable pile of ducklings. Now Donald, the larger drake is carefully watching that Limpy, the smaller drake has no chance with the ladies and he also blocks him off treats and food. They have over 2000 sqft to free range, so space isn't the issue, there are just not enough girls for both drakes.

Boy I wish you weren't so far away! I'd love to have one of your drakes and would give him a great home!