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Pecking

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by duckking, Sep 5, 2010.

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  1. Sep 5, 2010 #1
    duckking

    duckking Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My 3 day old mallard duck Price was very sad being alone so we got her a friend:D. we got her a 3 day old rouen (we don't know what sex). they get along very well:thumbsup except price keeps pecking at soap (the rouen). we think its because soap has a niacin deficiency. Does anyone know another reason price is always pecking at soap:confused:.
     
  3. Sep 5, 2010 #2
    duckluv

    duckluv Overrun With Chickens

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    Maybe establishing the pecking order?
     
  5. Sep 5, 2010 #3
    katharinad

    katharinad Overrun with chickens

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    This may be to establish who is in charge. It will stop eventually. Birds tend to pick on those birds that don't appear to be normal. In your case I think Prince is only showing who is boss. Its normal.
     
  7. Sep 5, 2010 #4
    jrobertson

    jrobertson Robertson's Rare Poultry

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    i have seen several occasions where young waterfowl will preen one individual over and over and in a cage with several, it can be a problem. they will usually nibble at the back of the victim to the point of bring blood.i would seperate them if it doesn't stop after a few days.
     
  9. Sep 6, 2010 #5
    duckking

    duckking Chillin' With My Peeps

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    we don't want to seperate them because the like each other. When they sleep they booth snuggle up together.[​IMG]
     
  11. Sep 6, 2010 #6
    Snakeman

    Snakeman Out Of The Brooder

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    I've brooded several ducks in the last year and a half and there are always the ones that peck a little. If nobody is actually getting hurt, I wouldn't worry about it.
     

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