Unusual mating behavior?

Mar 26, 2020
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My drake tried mating with one of the hens today while I was filling the pool, nothing weird thee, however when her vent opened up..or whatever it does, the 2 Rouens came running over and started attacking it, plucking at it fiercely with their bills, it was pretty alarming. I put the hose to them and ended it but I was pretty rattled, looked terrible, like they were going to pull intestines out. She seem ok, but I’ve never seen it before.
 
Sorry I misunderstood. I've not seen that type of behaviors in ducks before. I do keep muscovy. Mallard based breeds do seem move vigorous than my muscovy. Hopefully someone else can help out. That would bother me too.


@Isaac 0 , @casportpony , have you heard of this?
 
How old are these drakes? What are you feeding? I might remove those drakes for now. That definitely could take a bad turn. I've never seen ducks do this, chickens will peck each other's vents if they are experiencing a protein deficiency, so that's why I ask about your feed.
 

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