MeadowsMum
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I have 3 ducks which hatched and grew up together and are very close but quite skittish. 2 drakes and 1female. 8 months old. I was told they are Aylesbury but I beg to differ! Maybe cross breed of Aylesbury? They free range during the day on a grassy / bushy area approx 50' x 25' and enjoy their pond and have a secure enclosure at night.
With the male/female ratio,I was advised by our local farm to introduce another female to ease the 'pressure' on my girl. I now have 4 ducks...introducing Jemima, a beautiful 10 month old quiet natured Aylesbury.
This has not gone well...poor Jemima didnt know what hit her, one of the drakes, Fodo has made it his mission to clamp her neck, chase her and try to mate with her whilst the other one, Billy pecks at her. The female, Meadow freaks out, runs away and quacks for England. The noise is horrendous and its heartbreaking to watch. I have tried the neutral ground, behind mesh fence gentle introductions but when put together all hell breaks loose.
Jemima is now safe, seperated to the chicken side of the fence which she seems much happier with.
This is my first time at duck keeping, hopefully not my last but they are stressed, I am stressed and worried about what to do for the best. ...
Can anyone suggest any ideas for my ducky dilema please?
With the male/female ratio,I was advised by our local farm to introduce another female to ease the 'pressure' on my girl. I now have 4 ducks...introducing Jemima, a beautiful 10 month old quiet natured Aylesbury.
This has not gone well...poor Jemima didnt know what hit her, one of the drakes, Fodo has made it his mission to clamp her neck, chase her and try to mate with her whilst the other one, Billy pecks at her. The female, Meadow freaks out, runs away and quacks for England. The noise is horrendous and its heartbreaking to watch. I have tried the neutral ground, behind mesh fence gentle introductions but when put together all hell breaks loose.
Jemima is now safe, seperated to the chicken side of the fence which she seems much happier with.
This is my first time at duck keeping, hopefully not my last but they are stressed, I am stressed and worried about what to do for the best. ...
Can anyone suggest any ideas for my ducky dilema please?