I have more drakes than girls. The drakes are in a separate pen, so I don't have to worry about numbers. While both groups hang around each other, the drakes seem to enjoy their life. They strut for the girls and call to them. But... since the girls are unreachable, they don't fight with each other. They also don't attack me, 'cause when I go into their pen, there is not a duck to protect. They mostly just hang out. In spring, they seem mildly frustrated, but they seem to accept that the girls are out of range and don't make a big deal out of it.
Personally, I really enjoy being able to add or give away ducks and drakes without worrying about the ratios. Being a vegetarian, I also enjoy knowing the eggs are infertile.
Occasionally, one drake gets lucky when I want to hatch babies. He gets a separate pen with the chosen duck. Later, that third pen is used to raise the babies.
Personally, I really enjoy being able to add or give away ducks and drakes without worrying about the ratios. Being a vegetarian, I also enjoy knowing the eggs are infertile.
Occasionally, one drake gets lucky when I want to hatch babies. He gets a separate pen with the chosen duck. Later, that third pen is used to raise the babies.
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