I have two pekin ducks. Peggy I’m sure is a female, and Gus a male. They’ve been together all their life and have always been ok with each other. They are now about 9 months old. A few weeks ago, they have started fighting. At first it was Peggy who would start it and Gus would literally run away. For the past week and a half however, Gus has been going after Peggy like crazy! Grabbing her neck, dragging her around, and trying to climb on her back. I know these are mating behaviors, but why are they displaying these behaviors so intensely all of a sudden? I don’t know if I should do something about it.. today I noticed poor Peggy is missing some feathers on her neck and I’m sure that’s from Gus attacking her.
I’ve read that you should have more hens than drakes, but I don’t know if I can get more ducks.
I’ve read that you should have more hens than drakes, but I don’t know if I can get more ducks.