Rooster not protecting hens from Muscovy Drake

[Brittjoyful]

I have chickens (1 rooster and 10 hens; 8 months old) and ducks (3- Muscovy drake, Muscovy Hen and Kaki Campbell hen; all around 4 months old). I went out today and our rooster was trying to get away from the Drake and was panicking. The drake seems to be intimidating the rooster and I think he tries to mount the girls (chickens) but they are able to get away. I was worried about getting a Drake but I thought the rooster would keep him from messing with the hens. Now I’m also worried the duck hens are afraid of the drake. The Kaki Campbell keeps not wanting to get in the pool while the drake is there and as soon as he does approach she jumps out and runs. I just need some insight on what else there is to do. I’m wondering if it may be better for me to get rid of the Drake??? I don’t want to get any more ducks right now... please help!!!

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

you can’t keep drakes with roosters

 

[HappyDuckie]

How many female ducks to you have? Do they free range together (the ducks and chickens) or do they have a run they live in?

 

[HappyDuckie]

you can’t keep drakes with roosters

That may be your experience, but it works just fine for me.

 

[Brittjoyful]

How many female ducks to you have? Do they free range together (the ducks and chickens) or do they have a run they live in?

2 female ducks and they have an open fenced area, about 500 square feet of space

 

[HappyDuckie]

2 female ducks and they have an open fenced area, about 500 square feet of space

Ok. Do the chickens and ducks share feeders, or have separate ones?

 

[Brittjoyful]

Ok. Do the chickens and ducks share feeders, or have separate ones?

They share a coop and they share one 5 gal. bucket of feed that have PVC elbows in it. I also have 2 pools of water, a 5 gal bucket of water with holes cut in it and a waterer they all share too.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

I don't have ducks, but I've heard that male ducks mounting female hens (chickens) is a no-no.

@Isaac 0 any input?

 

[HappyDuckie]

Did you raise the drake from a duckling, or buy him as an adult? I bought my drake as a adult, and at first he was aggressive towards the chickens, but I corrected the behavior. The ones I raised from ducklings, who were raised around chickens, don't have a problem with them.

 

[Brittjoyful]

I don't have ducks, but I've heard that male ducks mounting female hens (chickens) is a no-no.

@Isaac 0 any input?

Yes!!! That’s why I’m worried! I would be heart broken if one of my hens got hurt from the Drake!