Problems with my drake; any suggestions?

[Alexandra33]

My Mallard drake seems to have taken a liking to one of my 7 week old Cayuga ducklings (who happen to be bigger than he is, at about 5-6 pounds), and she's now terrified of him. I caught him chasing her around the enclosure we keep them, grabbing on to her neck and attempting to drag her down. After this took place a couple of times, I've started to worry. We have provided him with 5 females his age, and yet he insists upon going after the babies. Is there anything that I should do? And is he able to hurt them because they're too young? Thanks!

-Alexandra33

 

[needlessjunk]

Separate them. Even though they are bigger that doesn't mean he can't hurt them. They are still babies and developing so keep them apart till they are 10+ weeks and then do slow introductions.

 

[Alexandra33]

Okay, thank you so much for the advice, needlessjunk! That shouldn't be too hard for me to do.

-Alexandra33