Any one have any tricks for that? It started with one, now 2 others have followed suit, so I can handle this method with one of them but they are at each other’s side and while I’m pinning one down—don’t want to be attacked by the other 2 while doing it. Female ducks do fine with only female companions. He used to sleep with the hens so now I have to wrestle him a bit at night to put him in his own coop and I hate seeing him so distressed. And lighter breeds such as the Khaki Campbell and Indian Runner can have a maximum male to female ratio of around 1 male to 10 females. Muscovy Duck Female. Why did it “sound more like mating aggression” to you? It’s usually only males who try to dominate humans. By Kathryn Vera. I think it’s worth a try, at least. The female bali has started laying eggs, the dom male bali has begun to show aggression to the smaller female mallard. My question is… even though I was so mad at Darth, now I have to admit I’m worried. Hi Hannah—Thanks for all of the advice! You might have to do it multiple times. Never use a white bulb more powerful than 40 W to brood … Ducks of either sex can make great pets. I know some people will even kill innocent ducklings in an attempt to reduce the numbers of feral Muscovies. Then, the three drakes got up and started following the khakis around. And sometimes drakes will be bullies and not let subordinate drakes anywhere near. Ducks can be aggressive at this stage and can inflict injury to anyone disturbing her. I’d like to see the wing lifting thing and I should also then be able to tell you which type of aggression it is. The Duck Wars : Mating season is a brutal time for the female birds, who often are injured or die. source.src = 'http://www.raising-ducks.com/videos/EatToLive360.mp4'; Really. I actually have this problem with my gander right now. Thanks for all the info. It has been shown, for example, that female ducks fall prey to foxes and other predators at a higher rate than males, probably because only females sit on the large, difficult to hide, nests. People gathered around asking what I was doing, I let him go and he walked away. Muscovy Ducklings. Hope it helps I am also not really Pug’s “master” – my partner raised her and he is the only person she really listens to in discipline situations. Every single time he tries to attack you, you are going to retaliate and pin him down. Ducklings and water. It may seem harsh and you may retch at the idea of having to use force on your birds, but keep in mind that what you will be doing is hardly different from what another drake would do. Also, a quick apology to all non-Muscovy owners: I am a Muscovy owner who currently has no real life experience with aggressive drakes of other breeds. But he shouldn’t be bred, and if he’s a bully, he shouldn’t be allowed to stay with other drakes, for their safety. But if you want them all together, you’ll have to get rid of the second drake and wait until the ducklings are older before putting them in. He was constantly trying to mate with me and acting super dominant towards my boyfriend. Thank you! Either YOU back off, or HE backs off. She tends to stay out of sight and mind he, Leo is such a happy puppy. . You gave a clear direct solution . Does Pancake need a friend? We did, and it seems he kind of little bit attacking them. "They have a reputation for being a bit aggressive, but it's only that it's a matter of size, I guess. If you can permanently keep the two drakes together in one area and all the females together in another area, that should work. Sometimes we stand on either side of gate . But keeping him alone is definitely distressing. You can’t give up. There’s a solution to make drakes stop attacking or biting people. Thank you for your reply. Induced injuries may initially appear superficial, with affected ducks missing several feathers from the back of their neck area. What you need is more females. So I said it’s time to research and came across your wonderful blog post. You know he’s just a puny little bird, but you’re kinda scared of him. Hi, I have a question, I walk around a neighborhood park and there are many Muscovy ducks. So the total of 4 females isn't enough for even 1 male. He’ll get used to not being with them, but he should have a companion of his own kind. Then, off the drake got, and they all went foraging happily. If he’s trying to demand for you to give him treats, don’t reward the biting by giving in and offering the treat. New to Ducks! Drakes usually get along fine together if they don’t have females to fight over. I think the pinning is the best because it’s what another drake would do to him, but feel free to experiment. News flash: he isn’t. Anyone who is breeding their ducks, especially if they often sell to people who want ducks for pets, should be careful to only breed friendly animals. They love being together. If you do put them together and they fight again, let them, at first. He had no fear—and also no respect—for humans. Muscovy duck behavior can quickly turn violent as flocks compete for space and resources. This is if the 2 females survive the rape from 4 males and ass whooping from the two newer females. If she’s the only female they have available, you really need more. So they bluff. They go everywhere together .i am not fond of poop either and I hose yard twice daily . They take naps in the shade together, they talk together, they follow girls around together. (Read 20384 times) katrina4068. I understand your recommendation to pin my duck down .he is big , but I will put on jeans and do it. Yeah, I can pin both gangsta drakes down, but they already know I’m the boss. I find them the most dangerous. 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