The drama is never ending..,,

[Vickers58]

Has anyone ever had issues with two hens trying to mate??

I had just finished securing an area to isolate an overly feisty mallard drake when I heard a strange sound in the run. My two female runners were in the pool and one was mounting her sister. She was holding the others head underwater so I separated them. As soon as I turned my back they were back in the pool and at it again!

Anyone?

 

[Amiga]

Girls just wanna have fun.

I have seen my ducks do this, I watched closely at first and it appears no one held anyone's head down for more than maybe 15 seconds, no one looked distressed, it is that time of year.

I know some of us write about this being a dominant thing, but from watching my twelve girlies, I do think they enjoy themselves. I suppose I cannot speak for every flock.

 

[Learningstill]

Here, it is only our young gals who attempt this. I have never seen our more wise ladies participate, so it may be a pecking order thing or a "monkey see, monkey do" thing. I am sure after mating season subsides they will outgrow it. Mating season is wicked! I hope we can get spring weather soon, so I can separate our breeds. We plan to hatch some of the breeds.

Anyway, I think they are fine. If they seem to really harass a specific duck, then maybe intervene otherwise they should be okay.