Overmating in duck :(

[JNC]

So it’s been brought to my attention that my drakes are overmating with my female. She is the only female I have along with 3 other drakes. We are trying to find someone that will take them in with other ducks but I don’t know when that will be. My guess is not later than June. But right now it’s getting bad. She has a bald spot on the back of her head Is there anything I can do in the meantime? It breaks my heart having to rehome them. But I don’t want to come back one day and find her dead. Is there a way to stop them from mating so much while I’m finding them a home? I will for sure miss them as they were my very first ducks and will no longer have any animals but what’s best for them.

 

[KingD]

Can you separate them?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Seperate them or get like 15 more duck hens

 

[Weeg]

Separation is good, but the only way to fully stop the over mating would be to keep her alone.

For a bit, I was going some research on making "scarves" for ducks necks and over mating. Its difficult, because it would have to be light weight, and have a way to stay up and not fall down. Plus a breakaway if it got caught, or the male duck grabbed it and yanked on it, don't want anyone getting strangled.
Someone suggested wrapping the neck in vet wrap. Its slightly sticky so it will stay up, it will break or tear under a certain amount of pressure, and you can get water proof versions. Its a thought, you could I've that a try!

 

[JNC]

I like your ideas! I foubs someone that would take them in! But can anyone help and try to help me thing of a way to take them over to her house?

 

[Weeg]

I like your ideas! I foubs someone that would take them in! But can anyone help and try to help me thing of a way to take them over to her house?

Can you herd them, or grab them and put them in dog kennels? Preferably all together so no one has to be alone.

 

[Misfits Farm 92]

I like your ideas! I foubs someone that would take them in! But can anyone help and try to help me thing of a way to take them over to her house?

Catch them (at night when they can't see you very well is best) or herd/lure the ducks into whatever you're transporting in. Things to transport them: a dog crate (or multiple), a large box (or multiple.)

 

[Weeg]

I've also had someone tie the ducks legs together and lay them on the back seat until they get home (it wasn't a long drive though)

That sounds like a terrible idea! If the duck packs and tries to fly away they could seriously hurt themselves! That is not a good way of transportation, I'm sorry, I don't agree with that at all.

 

[fatty and friends]

I've also had someone tie the ducks legs together and lay them on the back seat until they get home (it wasn't a long drive though)

that is abuse and is gonna hurt and stress out the ducks so much, you can put them in pet carriers or bins

 

[fatty and friends]

you can rehome the girl only, the boys will be fine all together