We butchered four, now we are down to two. OH NO, NOT THE DUCKS NOW!! They pick on Football because she is a wimp, but they never try anything with Stalin because she would turn around and do whatever it is tough geese do. I sprinkle seed,corn oats to help with nutrition .but with everyone else feeding bread and crackers I worry .why is the whole group doing this to this little white guy? With ducks, again this is not so clear. My dog doesn´t take care of them, she just sort of ignores them as she rolls around in their (going back to one of your other articles--I want to call it s*** but I guess I will say "droppings"). When sleeping in a group, ducks will almost always sleep in a line. Ducks have quite fragile legs and feet so you should never pick a duck up by its feet. I heard he broke his wing or something and can't fly. wetnosedogs from Alabama on February 10, 2013: Tegu is awesome! Then, it seems they relapse upon the arrival of the first social security check some 40-odd years later. Football is a female but I doubt she will breed because of her leg, but she is a great pet and comes up to me so that I will carry her to the pond. I am so worried one of the ducks will end up getting hurt. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. The more we read about it, we found out that the more you have, the better! I hope things work out for the little guy. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Some encourage an egg a day by keeping a light on in the coop until about 8PM. A study in 1999 revealed something very interesting about ducks’ sleeping habits. I don´t think he worries too much about bullying or other social issues. Finally, a legitimate problem that those cat-yawn- counting scientists can work on that will benefit all humanity. At some point in our lives, we've all been to the park to feed the … Mona Sabalones Gonzalez from Philippines on February 10, 2013: I like the names of your animals. I found out my geese are Shetland since they are sexually dimorphic. Was trying to say butchering and foxes. If there was a category labeled "Wicked Awesome" I would vote it...otherwise I'll settle for Up, Funny and Interesting. Will the goslings do okay? Before I tell you my secret for managing Mallard-descendant duck molts, there’s one other issue that has to be addressed – duck molts and egg production. Does your dog still take care of the chickens, or only when she had puppies? If you’re caring for ducks, it’s very important that you know how to safely handle and hold them.Some ducks are more receptive to being held than others, but many ducks aren’t very fond of … Winter is the season when many ducks pick their mate for the year. Pecking, also called picking, is almost always the result of high stress levels. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on September 06, 2020: Barbie--the bread issue is really overblown on the internet. My neighbors asked me if I was going to butcher her for Christmas. I have kept ducks and I had one drake to 2 ducks but I think the ratio is about 3 or 4 ducks to a drake just so the the ducks are not got at badly by the drakes advances. No way, not after she earned a name! When she growled at them, the smaller drake pecked her in the face. As winter’s chill sets in, ducks are heating things up. I am not the property or duck owner in this case. Occasionaly a duck may strain a leg muscle which can also result in a limp. They are entertaining to watch though! I would not worry about it. The duck at the end of the line will keep one eye open to watch for predators. The problem started back up when my dog was having lunch. Natal (which means Christmas in Portuguese) lived up to his name and became the centerpiece of the Christmas feast. A few days ago, I saw one of my small female ducks attack a Rhode Island Red chicken that was looking for something to eat in the compost pile. They Are Stupid. Football (she lets me carry her around and pretend I am a running back playing for the NFL) woke me up one morning screaming. Click here to find out more about our partners. There are four main causes for bullying to erupt: Chickens love routine and anything that changes their routine can lead to stress. PS Your tegu is gorgeous! A catching net can really help in large areas but the corner of a run can be used to catch a bird quickly, especially if there are two people to do this. She broke her leg when only a gosling, and since she is not able to get around has never eaten as much nor grown like her sisters. You can select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Chickens are guilty of a lot of things in life, but in this case, my hen was innocent. They aren’t being mean or immoral. Since moving into an apartment with both Cow ducks and Mallards, I have TOTALLY noticed this! Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on February 25, 2013: Good luck with them. This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. I wonder if that greenhead bullied a coyote, or just took off and never came back? Ducks confined to a small backyard often lack opportunities to forage for niacin-rich treats. This is called the pecking order, it is a natural process. Or watch them, when they are fighting and quickly step in a pull the duck away from it and possibly lock it up. Blood: Once chickens see blood they will continue to peck the other chicken in the bloody area, causing more blood and damage. The major stressors are new members in the flock, death of a flock mate, change of feed, new accommodations and … Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. MAAN attacked one of my chickens, so she is either brave or not so intelligent. I'm honored to be the inspiration behind the naming of MAAN. Scary, isn´t it? (I am sure Football is not so intelligent--remember all those studies on stupidity and facial anatomy? They're not supposed to eat bread. It all makes sense, now. Anyway, thank you for posting. The baby doesn't start to grow until the mother duck has laid all of the eggs she is going to lay anyways, and she starts sitting on them. Some years back (1991-92), I had a greenhead mallard who showed no signs of bully chromosomes in his DNA...UNTIL after he was partially eaten by a hawk. CNN did a documentary on this last week, and none of the barnyard animals they interviewed were willing to accept the duck bullies. You can help manage pain and inflammation using avian-safe NSAIDs or anecdotally, CBD oil, if legal in your area. A: Lynnette, chickens experience feather loss for several reasons. She even killed two by rolling over on top of them in her sleep. The situation is bullying, and the problem is being aggravated by ducks. There is your answer, how many drakes are their to ducks and how big is the enclosure. I thought they were both hens, until i saw them mating! The Short Answer: The short answer is that the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) males (drakes) are forcing the female mallard to mate with them. I too have noticed bullying among my ducks. This issue was first brought to my attention by Football, one of my smallest geese. somtimes putting ducks under a red light will help the ducks cannot tell the differance between exsposed flesh or feathers because everything has a red colour.This is what we do in holland with ducks and chickens when they first hatch to prevent pecking at each other and then we dont have any problems when they get older.Also you must have a lot of space for them you cannt put a lot of ducks in a small area,ducks … Is there only one bully among a group of ducks? We didn't really know how she'd react but she loves the damn things. I was wondering if anyone else noticed how nasty the darn ducks are to one another. The bullying is an issue, but there is not much you can do about it. Without Natal around, all of the ducks have become bullies. I’m not even sure there will ever be a solution to that problem. The culprit had blood on his beak. Our little elementary school angels, probably because their little immune systems aren't fully developed, are bullying each others' brains out...and they don't outgrow it til they're in their 20's. One of them rotted :/ We lost our last big gander to a fox or coyote or something, not really sure. Lameness: Ducks have quite fragile legs and feet so you should never pick a duck up by its feet. Check the Wing Feathers Only the largest drake, Natal, was able to keep all of his wing feathers; the others lost a few wingtip feathers each day. Wow, now I am happy we just got chickens. Only the largest drake, Natal, was able to keep all of his wing feathers; the others lost a few wingtip feathers each day. The adding of extra drakes and ducks … I wonder if genetic manipulation and/or breeding protocols have anything to do with wintertime egg production. When that happens, the birds will sometimes pluck each others' feathers out, and can really hurt one another. I know what you mean about people not getting it. Too simplify this (which i probably should of just said to start of with) - all you have to do is work out techniques that you think are working to stop it. Ahhh, of course! I think you can curse in the comments... at least I haven't had a problem there? The solution was to no longer let the ducks sleep in the pen with the geese, so they went back to bullying each other. Today 5 of them started picking on one of their mates, attacking it and trying to bite it and cornering it! Where I work is a pond. Just never saw the guy again! Medical, it can be bacterial, internal disease, internal/external parasites, hormones and malnutrition. An employee of mine, the only one home at the time, happened to look out of the window just in time to see the hawk pinning the duck to the ground and just starting in on lunch. Game over. A duck who taps or lightly pecks another duck, usually on the shoulder, is saying, “Move out of my way,” and if he doesn’t move on his own, it’s because he thinks you have no right to boss him around. Let me use a people example to illustrate why we advise people to never ask for veterinary advice online. Now that I can work on hubs again :). Not as prolific, but an egg every couple or few days. The Happy Chicken Coop says: July 17, 2019 at 11:38 pm. It appears most hubbers appreciate the duck humor about as much as my Tegu, the John Houseman sound-alike. Impossible to explain since most people just see them as something to eat. Thirdly, check their gullet - as ducks scoop up food from the ground they are at risk of picking up unpalatable things like nails which can get stuck in their gullet. When they molt, they become blue again. I know the situation keeps Football up at nights. We had to move a few months later, had no place for ducks, and gave the lot away--that male mallard and several hens, all yearlings. That was the day I learned that as soon as the bully duck is no longer present, one of the others will take his job. He never tried me on for size, perhaps knowing I'd have kicked him across the yard or else given him a class in Firearms 101, but he terrorized my employees' little dog no end. Then after we thought about it, we needed more. In ducks, early signs of niacin deficiency are failure to grow and thrive, and reluctance to walk. Ducks are becoming bullies. Q: My chickens are pretty much bald on their back ends. I bet christmas dinner was yummy! I hope you get some goslings since you lost that big gander. Be sure to post some photos! The uniquely shaped penises and vaginas associated with male and female ducks, respectively, contributing to their one-of-a-kind mating techniques. I thought I had identified the culprit, so my problem was over. Those lowest in the pecking order may have bare spots on their backs or their … Lameness and leg problems can occur from time to time in poultry and there are a variety of reasons that these can occur.. Start off by catching the bird as quickly and calmly as possible. But I have seen if another goose bugs him, he will try to do the duck bully thing. We considered ducks but I didn't feel like dumping and refilling a kiddie pool every day. Say it ain't so, Doc. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on February 09, 2013: Vital issue, right? The ducks don't dare mess with him, right? It's so great to see pictures of all your birds, they are good looking. Okay, I don’t like the word stupid. He is the one with all of his wing feathers, whereas the rest of the ducks have to walk around without. Much ado about nothing...one of my favorite motivators. At moments of decreased bullying I have noticed shades of Peking in the way her feathers lie. Breeding season is when ducks are most productive at laying eggs. You should not interfere unless one duck is being denied food or water. Thanks for the vote! I think some people eat their ducks' eggs here, but I always just pick them up and throw them away. Love this hub! I was wondering what I could do but came to a similar conclusion - nothing. There are a lot of causes for feather picking, from medical to non-medical. We got the chickens a few years after Pepper and her unfortunate puppies. Male ducks (a drake) usually require more than one female. I built a concrete pond (with drainage system) for my geese, and the mason kept asking me why I wanted to spend so much on a bunch of birds. This allows chickens to fly up onto a perch and take a drink but stops the ducks from reaching the container. Every duckhouse has a pecking order which is established early on and then again if a new duck is introduced to the flock. Almost all of them are missing wing feathers now. They're may be a slight chance he could be molting, but it doesn't sound like it. I'm flattered, by the way...I think. She opened the door and hollered at the hawk, which ignored her until she ran at it. One thing you’ll learn when raising Pekin ducks is that ducks are animals that thrive on routine. As your ducklings rapidly grow into adult ducks … by Nancy Farrell. I have had these particular 6 fish for about 3 years all living harmoniously together. They ride her around like a horse when we let them, which I can't imagine is that comfortable since they've grown past eight pounds. Unfortunately not. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on February 24, 2013: Laying eggs already? The last time we "spoke", you had lost a gander. Eventually the legs bow and the hocks swell, until the duck becomes completely and irreversibly lame. Even Football isn´t all that concerned, but ducks everywhere want to know. Non-medical would be psychological and stress. A duck bully is easy to spot even when he hasn’t been active and has no blood on his beak. These calm-natured ducks are a little bit skittish but make excellent pets due to their unique personalities and overall durability. Isn't it still winter where you live? A lot of work, but she will probably be worth it. My geese are down to one pair after butchering and. Please inform her I've suggested she'd make either a good community organizer or Duck L'Orange...if she gets my drift. One of the duck bullies stalks an innocent goose! And certainly, bullying and so many other things keep me up for days! Many ducks, especially those bred for their flesh, are prone to developing arthritis during the course of their lives. Chickens, ducks and other poultry go through an annual molt starting when the birds are about 18 months of age. (And how to create lasting psychological damage, an important social issue that I usually require about three cups of coffee to stay awake when I hear about it.) Not only do they bully their own family, they even bully across species lines. In general, a Pekin is a big, white duck with an orange beak that is a hearty, friendly bird. Have you lost more adults to foxes? They are all still laying and seem fine, but we were wondering what causes this and what can we do to fix it? Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I love my chickens but they are such mean girls. I'm lousy at brain teasers...what does MAAN mean. I have a few eggs in the incubator. Also I think its funny you have a poultry-guarding pit. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on April 20, 2013: Bullies always seem to know who to pick on, don't they? female duck. Safe duck handling is a crucial element of compassionate duck care! Is it zoonotic? Not misery and torment in a battery cage. If they are around a birdfeeder it is because of food. Yes, it must be. When he is hungry, thirsty, or tired of my parrot screaming at him, he goes back in his cage and burrows under the sawdust. Recently my husband and I decided to move it into farm mode and buy 2 duckies! Get it? If this is the case, water containers can be hung a little off the ground on a wooden tripod with perching bars just off the ground. Ducks need water to wash in and they will soon make a mess of chickens’ water containers. Our hobby farmers around here report egg production in the winter, too. There are 5 now so one will not have a mate I assume, should I interfere?I am not the only one in this complex that is concerned,it's just soooo sad to see. Has the disease mutated and crossed species lines? This ritual can be quite vicious but they will very quickly settle down. Cows, goats, and even innocent little lambs all bully their own species. haha. The AVMA's ferocious position on raw diets was an exception. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on February 11, 2013: Peking duck certainly is a worthy consideration, but it seems so...so...common. My blue ducks often fade to a brown color throughout the year. If my tegu was able to talk, I think he would sound like John Houseman. Usual Causes of Bullying. L'Orange sounds a little more sophisticated, sort of like her namesake :) Actually, I hope she settles down and becomes a flock flavorite...er, favorite. The ducks have no fear of her, however. A recent poll taken among the animals in my yard reveals several different strategies. And for the reasons discussed below, forced copulation is far more common in waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans) than in other types of birds. Rachel Koski Nielsen from Pennsylvania, now farming in Minnesota on February 28, 2013: I will! This can result in gradual weight loss, lethargy and eventually death. A duck bully is easy to spot even when he hasn’t been active and has no blood on his beak. These ducks were bred specifically for meat and egg production but have become almost synonymous with the word duck today. I had to hop over here to get a look at your Tegu (of course)...but the duck bully issue got my attention on its own. Atually Bob, I think MAAN is leaning towards oriental. goldfish picking on one of the others? Rachel Koski Nielsen from Pennsylvania, now farming in Minnesota on February 24, 2013: Don't know what happened there! Male Sex Organs As opposed to 97 percent of other bird species, male ducks -- or drakes, as they are sometimes called -- have a penis that is normally housed inside-out, within a sac in its body. :). One drake can handle up to 12 (!) With chickens, there is a very clear reduction in egg production during molting. The little lady has built a nest intheir shed and she has five eggs in it so far. Thank you for making my day:). I just say happy hens lay more eggs, which is true, but really why shouldn't we spoil them? Raising Pekins is easier than raising most any other breed of domestic duck because of their strong immune systems and ability to survive in extreme conditions. This was both funny and informative! Third, most people like to feed their pet ducks by hand. © 2021 Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Ducks are bullies. I … I think ducks are a lot like little kids and only bully the smaller ones, so that goose with the broken wing will probably be like Stalin and ignore them. Also, the way they mate is…astonishing. Dr. Mark raises free-range rabbits, chickens, geese, ducks, guinea fowl, horses, and sheep at his small farm in Brazil. – Lynnette. We did have a couple bully hens but they stopped when I sprayed their victims with Blue Kote. Some of my black ducks also fade to a chocolate brown. By clicking "Accept all" you agree that Verizon Media and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies and process your personal data, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. For the past 20 years I have raised chickens, rabbits and now my daughter got me into ducks. Here’s an example from my duck Moon. What a great name!! Or am I overreacting? The bully stands in front, eating calmly with the geese, and one of his victims (identified with an arrow in this photo) stands as far away as possible. Favorite Answer. He just likes to find a sunny spot in my living room and watch things go by. I have been trying to research the duck " bully" behavior and finally,,,,I live in an apt complex 3rd floor facing the " pond with fountain".The geese have came and went but one day I noticed 3 ducks,one male mallard,one female ,based on markings,and one all white which had some kind of issue walking,as summer came, two more female mallards joined the group,to me,they seemed to have been dumped there as they were quite tame, especially the white one, alot of resident's like to feed them bread etc,but my research found the lack of nutritional value and dependence could not be the best,I'm not sure what will become of them this winter as I have not seen them fly,but,my biggest fear is the white one has been pushed out,bullied,attacked and secluded chased off etc.it is sad and hard to watch,what does this all mean? Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Unless you can find duck starter/grower, chick feed is going to be … Bullies everywhere probably want to know. How much of a bully is MAAN? It will not matter if the duck has a mate as they are not monogamous like swans, but the bullying is a problem. But does this bullying problem keep you up at night? It sounds like he is feather picking. hecate-horus from Rowland Woods on February 09, 2013: Thank you for enlightening the public about this duck bullying problem...ducks need a advocate too! Is that an ongoing problem there? Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Updated September 3, 2020. I have to admit I think I like the ducks better yes they are more work, but I think it is great that when I open their coop in the morning my eggs are there for the picking, and the eggs are so big. The chickens have practiced bullying for centuries, both hens and cockerels to boot. Ducks, however, seem to have taken this practice to a new low. Football has a small brain case and sloping forehead.). When I went to open the dog kennel where the ducks and geese sleep, I found her wing tips bloody and featherless. We usually cause quite some conversation when we do various things for the chickens like buying stale bagels from the local bagel cafe to hang around the chicken run. That way if you don't want any babies you can just pick the eggs up. Reply. Pepper too to the chickens like they were puppies, which is funny because she came to us pregnant and treated her puppies like alien creatures that were ruining her vibe. He is the one with all of his wing feathers, whereas the rest of the ducks have to walk around without. I'm excited!! I forgot to mention Football. Even if some of them will be eaten it's nice to know they had a good life! Even if your neighbors are giving bread, most of the diet will be what the ducks forage during the day. 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