Pekin in mourning?!?!

[crazyetheredges]

This attack came from a rescue dog we were fostering. Weven live in South Africa so no worry about raccoons or the like haha! We live in a suburb of Johannesburg so predators are very few in this urban setting.

 

[crazyetheredges]

You may also want to post your questions at the "Duck thread," - just put that in search box and it will come up. Duck people are probably more experienced with this type of situation and  may have other strategies to deal with it.

Thanks for the advice! I just did!

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! I am so glad you joined us, I do hope you will make yourself at home here. Enjoy BYC!

 

[Fluffers]

This attack came from a rescue dog we were fostering. Weven live in South Africa so no worry about raccoons or the like haha! We live in a suburb of Johannesburg so predators are very few in this urban setting.

ok, haha

good! Keep an eye on birds of prey though, i heard one person here was in his pen petting a chicken and a hawk came straight down a few feet from him and picked up one of his chickens!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Head bobbing and quacking is a behavior some hens will use to show the 'pair bond' with a mate. Out of loneliness she may have been making up to you. She will eventually adapt to her new friend. A drake is really not necessary unless you want ducklings. Some drakes can become a royal aggravation during the breeding season - both to the duck hens and you.