- Dec 1, 2012
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HI,
I have read the threads on pecking order, but I have two specific questions that I've put at the bottom. I've laid out my situation. I'd appreciate any insight at all!
I had 2 drakes and a hen for a few weeks that have been together for a year (mama and her babies). I just introduced two runner hens. There is lots of chest bumping, feather pulling, etc between the original hen, one of the drakes, and one of the runner hens. I know there is a pecking order and that needs to be established, but....
My questions are:
1. How do I know how much is too much. Obviously I don't want a duck seriously hurt.
2. They will have to be housed together....do I house them together tonight or separate for a while. I can probably put a divider in their house for a while if you guys recommend I do that.
I am a little nervous as I am new to ducks!
Thank you!
Wendy
I have read the threads on pecking order, but I have two specific questions that I've put at the bottom. I've laid out my situation. I'd appreciate any insight at all!
I had 2 drakes and a hen for a few weeks that have been together for a year (mama and her babies). I just introduced two runner hens. There is lots of chest bumping, feather pulling, etc between the original hen, one of the drakes, and one of the runner hens. I know there is a pecking order and that needs to be established, but....
My questions are:
1. How do I know how much is too much. Obviously I don't want a duck seriously hurt.
2. They will have to be housed together....do I house them together tonight or separate for a while. I can probably put a divider in their house for a while if you guys recommend I do that.
I am a little nervous as I am new to ducks!
Thank you!
Wendy