Author Topic: Missing feathers from the back of the neck on my ducks???? (Read 6922 times)

It-needed-a-home · « **on:** April 27, 2011, 09:13:44 am »

does anyone know aboout this ?

feathers are missing but no mite or anything like that is it because of the males holding them down when mating how do you stop it?

fifixx · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2011, 09:36:29 am »

Randy males....I had to get rid of 2 drakes, leaving just one for the 5 girls as they were taking it in turns - and now a week later the backs of the heads of the girls are still red and raw, I think it may take a while to recover!

northfifeduckling · « **Reply #2 on:** April 27, 2011, 10:37:05 am »

what is your ratio of boys/girls? you might have to get more girls. You can't stop them, only reduce the frequency of mating this way.

doganjo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2011, 10:41:52 am »

Yup, ducks are sexy so need at least 3 or 4 girls, perhaps more depending on breed, to each drake. Khaki Campbells are particularly randy and the recommended ration for them is 9 or 10 females per drake.