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Post by shea on Dec 18, 2009 21:37:41 GMT 8
I have 2 pekin ducks which are about 15 months old. They have both been laying for a long time. This afternoon my husband and I were having a beer down at the creek and we witnessed one of the ducks humping (as the kids would say) the other. I have been getting 2 eggs most days so was shocked by this. I had noticed that one was missing feathers on the back of its neck and now I know why. Is this normal for one duck to be dominant even though they are both female. Neither has the curly feather on the tail to show its male.
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Post by luv4ducks on Dec 18, 2009 21:59:50 GMT 8
Hi Shea, this is normal for ducks to behave in this way in the absense of a drake, much like a flock of hens will have a dominant hen that will take on the roosters role. Nothing to worry about, mine do it occasionally. and they are in with a drake
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Post by Duck Diva on Dec 19, 2009 7:55:14 GMT 8
wow how interesting! I was under the impression Pekins dont go broody, but my girl has been sitting for 3 days now. (And Ive got no eggs to put under her because I sent someone her last eggs). I have 4 of here eggs under an Araucana and Im tempted to swap but I am worried about how my drake will go with ducklings. Has anyone had experience with Pekin drakes and ducklings?
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Post by rap on Dec 19, 2009 10:57:02 GMT 8
My Pekins ducks try mating sometimes.As for your duck going broody don't trust her to stay on the eggs if you value them.I had the odd one sit on eggs for a few days and then lose interest.
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Post by Duck Diva on Dec 19, 2009 11:05:34 GMT 8
I dont think I will put the eggs under her this time as Im not wanting to lose these babies. It will be interesting though to see if she stays broody.
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Post by shea on Dec 19, 2009 12:10:24 GMT 8
I'm glad that its all normal behaviour. The ducks live with the chooks and I have seen the rooster asserting himself before. Always something to watch with the poultry isn't there?
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