Troubled Muscovies!

[sourland]

He became aggressive because the older drake was no longer there to keep him in line. Realistically it sounds as if your choices are limited to separation or relocation of the drake plus adding another hen for company.

 

[sourland]

Another question: should I add more females?

In your original post you say that you are not allowed more ducks ? More females MIGHT help, but there is no guarantee.

 

[Claires Poultry]

Another question: should I add more females?

Yes, I think you should have at least 6 hens for your drake if he is being that aggressive. You might still have to separate him from the hens sometimes, but I definitely think having more hens would help things out.

 

[Duck_life]

He became aggressive because the older drake was no longer there to keep him in line. Realistically it sounds as if your choices are limited to separation or relocation of the drake plus adding another hen for company.

I can relocate him, I don't know if anyone would take him though as like I said, Bella would be lonely and around here muscovies are over populated and really no one likes them. I had to give my other 2 for free to good home because not one person would even take for $5

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sad but true not many places like Muscovy ducks. That is why I don't let mine hatch anytime they want which would just about be continually, they get their wings clipped to keep them home so they don't over populate the water ways and roam around, and are safe.

Offering him up on craigs list most likely means someone dinner but sounds to me your options are limited. Might find someone who wants a drake for their flock.

 

[Duck_life]

Sad but true not many places like Muscovy ducks. That is why I don't let mine hatch anytime they want which would just about be continually, they get their wings clipped to keep them home so they don't over populate the water ways and roam around, and are safe.

Offering him up on craigs list most likely means someone dinner but sounds to me your options are limited. Might find someone who wants a drake for their flock.

I can try and put him up for trade, most people sell drakes for more anyways around here, I really wouldn't like seeing Bella suffer nor go lonely.

 

[Miss Lydia]

She has another female right? I think Bella will appreciate having some time off from mating.

 

[Duck_life]

She has another female right? I think Bella will appreciate having some time off from mating.

I have a mallard female but i'm not sure she realizes she's a duck... she doesn't quack.. she squeaks and mimics the guineas... she HATES other ducks thats why i suggested getting another female.

 

[Claires Poultry]

Maybe you could find another Muscovy hen to keep her company.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That's funny she mimics the guineas bless her heart she has an identity crisis going on. Put Bella in with the rest of your flock until you get another female Scovy she might be lonely for a while but she'll adapt. I have a Muscovy female who hangs out with my Runners and Buffs and also the Muscovy she has no problem relating to either breed.