Muscovy females fighting

[nennings]

One of my muscovy females is broody at the moment and has been attacking the other female on the neck. I know its mating behavior but both are females...and the one she is going after runs and runs to get away making so noise. I went over tonight and she hid between my legs with her head buried in my knee what do I do? They stay together at night...I hate to think it's happening and I can't help her get away. Should I keep them separated somehow?

 

[sourland]

Broody hens frequently become aggressive. If their space is limited, you may need to separate them.

 

[nennings]

Broody hens frequently become aggressive. If their space is limited, you may need to separate them.

Thank you. They free range all day but she finds her. I can separate at night so will do that for a few days.

 

[bhaugh]

I had this situation and I ended up placing one of the ducks. It never improved and for you will probably get worse once the ducklings hatch.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Muscovy are so cantankerous when broody. I have to separate my females.