- Nov 23, 2014
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Hi,
I have raised two chicks and a pekin duck together since June. Now that they are reaching maturity, we have discovered that our "she" duck is a "he" duck! Unfortunately, this means that he is now trying to mate with the chickens, and is really hurting them! we have since introduced three other chickens, and all of them are quite afraid of him!
Does anyone have any suggestions about what i can do? I really dont want to get rid of the duck, i'm really fond of him, but i cant leave things as they are, or one of the chicks will be seriously hurt. Will it help if i get him a female duck? It is spring where I am now - will this behaviour stop after spring?
Any help/suggestions appreciated!
I have raised two chicks and a pekin duck together since June. Now that they are reaching maturity, we have discovered that our "she" duck is a "he" duck! Unfortunately, this means that he is now trying to mate with the chickens, and is really hurting them! we have since introduced three other chickens, and all of them are quite afraid of him!
Does anyone have any suggestions about what i can do? I really dont want to get rid of the duck, i'm really fond of him, but i cant leave things as they are, or one of the chicks will be seriously hurt. Will it help if i get him a female duck? It is spring where I am now - will this behaviour stop after spring?
Any help/suggestions appreciated!