RJKnott
Songster
- Mar 25, 2020
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Took in 2 new rescues today. Poof and Patty.
They had been dumped at a park and both had severe bumblefoot infections when they were caught by a local organization that rescues, rehabs, and rehomes domestic ducks that have been abandoned
Normally my flock has been very inclusive and never had any issues. But this would be the first time I was introducing a male with another male already in the flock.
So my current jumbo pekin male, Howard, is a gentleman and is very laid back. Poof however is a bit of a bully.
I put them down on the far side of the pen and he jumped out of the crate, ran over to the other ducks across the pen, and began trying to mate all the females in turn.
Howard just looked side eyed then let him do his thing and walked off. Poof has gone after Howard a few times. He is much smaller than Howard, but Howard Just walks away.
Poof went after my female Peep, who is the oldest, and second biggest after Howard, and the undisputed queen of the flock. She did not hesitate to give Poof a reality check and body slammed him and chased him off. He has been giving her a lot of space and backing down when she comes near.
Patty and Poof are very bonded and she just follows him around. She is very sweet and will let you pet her
So things are pretty good and they are all getting along after just about an hour since introduction
Poof is the first crested duck I have ever had. I know they are that way from a mutated gene that causes a defect in the skull. Any issues that can arise from it I should be on the lookout for?
They had been dumped at a park and both had severe bumblefoot infections when they were caught by a local organization that rescues, rehabs, and rehomes domestic ducks that have been abandoned
Normally my flock has been very inclusive and never had any issues. But this would be the first time I was introducing a male with another male already in the flock.
So my current jumbo pekin male, Howard, is a gentleman and is very laid back. Poof however is a bit of a bully.
I put them down on the far side of the pen and he jumped out of the crate, ran over to the other ducks across the pen, and began trying to mate all the females in turn.
Howard just looked side eyed then let him do his thing and walked off. Poof has gone after Howard a few times. He is much smaller than Howard, but Howard Just walks away.
Poof went after my female Peep, who is the oldest, and second biggest after Howard, and the undisputed queen of the flock. She did not hesitate to give Poof a reality check and body slammed him and chased him off. He has been giving her a lot of space and backing down when she comes near.
Patty and Poof are very bonded and she just follows him around. She is very sweet and will let you pet her
So things are pretty good and they are all getting along after just about an hour since introduction
Poof is the first crested duck I have ever had. I know they are that way from a mutated gene that causes a defect in the skull. Any issues that can arise from it I should be on the lookout for?
Being as poof is the drake at least you don’t have to worry about mating and getting his poof snatched out. He should be fine as long as no one grabs him. The other problem would be neurological but is he is acting normal I wouldn’t worry. Sounds like Peep has taken care of him going after her!!
