r/duck • u/Jasmin_28_02 • 22h ago

Beginner's Question How much chasing is normal

My dad got a new duck, he would not listen and keep them appart like i told him to so now they are together since 3 days and the old girls always chase the new duck away any time she gets close. I never have had ducks before and i know they should have been kept appart for a few weeks, but i am sure yall know those kinds of parents who just won't listen.

Now i would love to know how much chasing is normal? The new girl follows the others around but any time she gets closer she is chased away. It has only been three days but i feel so bad for her.

When should one intervene and how?

Info, we had two female ducks who are siblings and now we got a third one who is also female.

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u/Plastic-Ratio-199 21h ago

As long as there is no feather pulling or bullying, they may be ok in a few days.

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u/theLamaQueen 18h ago

I am also a beginner here. Can I ask how bullying between ducks looks like? I have a duck that pecks at another one when they eat or drink next to each other, almost as if the one wants all the food for herself. Would that be considered bullying?

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u/Yammyallday 9h ago

I have this question myself, I’m hoping someone answers it for you also. I have a female I am going to integrate into 5 other female ducks soon🤞

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u/justsomerandTA 20h ago

Some chasing is normal while they sort out the pecking order, but constant chasing where she can’t eat, drink, or rest is definitely a problem. I’d keep a close eye on her.

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