MY DUCK IS MEAN - HELP

[Smschiro]

Hi, I have 2 drakes and 1 rescued hen. Over the course of 3-4 months my one drake has been becoming extremely mean. He constantly bites. He bites me bloody every chance he gets, which is multiple times a day. I’ve tried mounting him, this only makes him angrier. I’ve tried spending extra time with him, but he’s so fast at biting he’s gotten my face. I’ve tried giving him treats. Nothing seems to be working. My other drake, his brother is so sweet. And he used to be a sweetie. I don’t understand why he’s so mean or what to do about it. I don’t want to get rid of him. Can anyone give advice on what to please?!

 

[NoFlyBackFarm]

He is trying to dominate you! I don't know what else you can do.

 

[MillersFarm]

At this point I'd turn him into soup Any human aggressive birds aren't tolerated here..

 

[QuacksALot]

How old is he? If he's under 2 years old, he's most likely growing. Have you noticed any hissing? It sounds like a snake: "SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS...." Do they live outside? And if they don't, do you let them outside? If you do, try checking around your backyard to see if there is anything scary. Ducks (especially males) who hiss is usually a sign of when they're scared.

 

[Miss Lydia]

If he is doing this to you what is he doing to your rescued female?

 

[Cayuga momma]

Maybe you could video him and upload to YouTube. Then we can see exactly what you are dealing with. Pictures of the coop and run might help too.

 

[Jpat]

If it were mine he would be in the freezer

 

[CrystaBub]

If you only have the 3 ducks (2 male, 1 female) that's part of your problem. You need more females (at least 1:3 ratio) or remove one of the males and still get at least 2 more females. There's no way that poor little hen will be able to survive 2 males especially considering how aggressive the one is...

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

Dumplings, freezer camp, soup, taquitos... All good solutions. OOPS! I'm hungry right now...

 

[CrystaBub]