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[Ren2014]

I hate to say it but I think she needs to cull him. I won't have any animal biting me out of aggression. If they're scared or in pain that's different. Sorry, my opinion.

I'm afraid that's where we are. I just wanted to throw it out here to see if anyone might have a suggestion.

 

[JanetMarie]

Thank your for the responses. I think it will be okay then to have the two separate duck breeds, with one drake each.

 

[yoopergirl1211]

I'm afraid that's where we are.  I just wanted to throw it out here to see if anyone might have a suggestion.

That stinks, sorry!

 

[ellymayRans]

Thank your for the responses.  I think it will be okay then to have the two separate duck breeds, with one drake each.

I have a pair of Khakis with all of mine and I have all different ages from just moved outside to old Muscovy drakes and the Khaki pair I only ever see together and I've never had any issues. They are all in the same large run. All situations can be different of course but I wouldn't hesitate.

Good luck!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank your for the responses. I think it will be okay then to have the two separate duck breeds, with one drake each.

As long as it isn't another scovy drake, my scovy drake is oblivious we have a Runner drake living in our midst.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Help... I have a past buyer who is having problems with one of the drakes she bought from me at just a few days old. He is a big beautiful boy now but she is having major aggressive problems with him. She has put him in drake jail and tried everything else that we know to show him she is the dominant one. Below is from her, any suggestions?

"He now grabs the kids through the chain link fence if they get too close when feeding the girls treats through the fence. He focuses on me primarily and has only viscously attacked me but will bite anyone too close to his run. When I try to dominate him in any way he gets more mad and comes back at me ten fold. I've tried making noise like the girls instead of hissing back?

I'm just conflicted. I can go in and grab him up and put him in the cage. Without much issue. He has only grabbed my arm once luckily I had on a light jacket so it was bruised with just a scrape versus real damage. If I don't grab him up quickly though he will instantly start the dominance dance fluffing his wings, head down and charging while hissing like crazy. If I don't contain him fast enough when he approaches like that he will rush up jump and grab my pants as high as he can and kick with his claws. But he allows me to reach down and grab him up? Just confused by his behaviors."

It took me a while to get through to Opie I wasn't going to be one of his girls but I finally did. it sounds like either she isn't being consistent or persistent with him or he is just out of control. I would either re home but then she would have to be completely honest with new owners or cull.

 

[yoopergirl1211]

I'll be up to 15 then. Down to five right now. My Andromida has been doing a lot of sitting in the back corner of house where they all lay eggs. Is it to early for them to go broody? I'm in northern PA

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I'll be up to 15 then. Down to five right now. My Andromida has been doing a lot of sitting in the back corner of house where they all lay eggs. Is it to early for them to go broody? I'm in northern PA

I don't think it's too early for broodiness - I found a nest box yesterday that was lined with a lovely layer of down and feathers, so I suspect someone may be getting ready to try to hatch some eggs, too. We're in a cold snap here in KY (right now, it's 24 degrees but feels like 15 with wind chill - and it's 10:41 a.m.), but the temps should be coming back up to a more reasonable level in the next few days...if the girls want to hatch some, I'll support their efforts.

 

[yoopergirl1211]

I don't think it's too early for broodiness - I found a nest box yesterday that was lined with a lovely layer of down and feathers, so I suspect someone may be getting ready to try to hatch some eggs, too. We're in a cold snap here in KY (right now, it's 24 degrees but feels like 15 with wind chill - and it's 10:41 a.m.), but the temps should be coming back up to a more reasonable level in the next few days...if the girls want to hatch some, I'll support their efforts. 

I'm so nervous about it!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm so nervous about it!

I think it's where your located too, I always discourage brooding till at least April that way ducklings have a better chance. Not all Muscovy moms are dutiful at keeping their ducklings warm and a sudden frigid snap like we're having now would make me a nervous wreck. I have even brought in moms and their ducklings inside in an Xlarge dog crate to keep them from a freakish cold temps. Maybe I am over protective but that is just me.

Of course my scovy's haven't even started laying yet.