Problem male duck.....

[Ashlee87]

I have a male Pekin that has drown two of females so far. I do not know why ..any feedback on why or how to prevent would be greatly appreciated. .

 

[N F C]

See what answers you get posting on the duck forum. I haven't raised ducks so can't help you out but someone there should have some advice for you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

Good luck!

 

[redsoxs]

X2 on what NFC advised. Good luck to you!

 

[RodNTN]

I am glad you joined us! But am very sorry about your ducks! I don't much about ducks, but I would check out the duck forum like the above advised! I hope you enjoy BYC, best wishes!

 

[dekel18042]

I have a male Pekin that has drown two of females so far. I do not know why ..any feedback on why or how to prevent would be greatly appreciated. .

Was he trying to breed them? Often ducks mate in water and his clumsy attempts may have caused drowning. Is he still young or is he an adult? I think I would be very careful of him around hens if this is the case or remove him as your breeder drake.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Ashlee87

Welcome!

Wow, I am sorry to hear about your loss; I had no idea that was possible and hope you are able to find a cause and put a stop to it.

I also hope you enjoy BYC. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[drumstick diva]

agree with Dekel I would keep your drake away from your hens. Drowning usually happens when you have more than one drake and they will "gang up" on the hens which causes them to drown under their weight. With your drake it may be more than that, he is over asserting his dominance. I think he would due best in a soup pot.