To many Drakes!

[luvmypets]

Hi everyone we have recently noticed that we have, WAY to many drakes. We have seventeen ducks total, and almost half of them are drakes! Egg production has been stopped for over three months. I recently figured out it was because of to many drakes, and to much stress on the ladies. So I have a few ideas on what to do with the excess males without culling them.

I was thinking make like a little male only area. It would most likely be behind the chicken run. We would probably keep the younger males with the hens, for more fertility.

Sell some of the older drakes( about a year and a half)

Any other ideas, atm culling is not an option we would like to consider.

Thanks, Luv

 

[fethr37]

Sounds like you have a good plan that should work.

 

[needlessjunk]

If you want to keep everyone I think running 2 flocks would be the best way to go. Put all/most of the males together and keep them apart from your girls and chickens. Give them their own area and just let out one flock at a time. Or your plan sounds good too. Sell the older males/excess and just keep who you want.

 

[luvmypets]

If you want to keep everyone I think running 2 flocks would be the best way to go. Put all/most of the males together and keep them apart from your girls and chickens. Give them their own area and just let out one flock at a time. Or your plan sounds good too. Sell the older males/excess and just keep who you want.

I think we will end up putting most of the males in there own area, and keeping two young males with the ladies. Thanks for the input

 

[Mrs.H]

Hey if you have the room for a drake only area go for it! Perfect!