But no, I don’t think there’s any way to actually make him stop attacking.
People gathered around asking what I was doing, I let him go and he walked away. Today, when Goliath began challenging me and bit my hand hard, I stood my ground and pinned him down. Some people also try picking him up and carrying him around. Good luck with the duck training. I wouldn’t suggest doing a handstand on his back, but hold him down good and tight. Two to two isn’t a very good ratio, because it’s generally recommended to have at least five or six females per drake. Thus, it escalated into a full attack once he was sure he had the right to do so.Hi Hannah, I have hand raised a lot of Males over time and to me that sounds more like mating aggression, you showed dome interest to him ( as an injured male, her was bottom of the males, so no female would be interested) so now he is feeling better he wants to reward you by making you his duck.Thanks for sharing your thoughts. He was constantly trying to mate with me and acting super dominant towards my boyfriend. I keep him at a distance when needed, but when should he be pinned down? After a few minutes, let him go. It always works. That’s all there is to it (well, almost).You may have already heard that advice. If I was you, I might carry a walking stick or umbrella with me while walking to fend him off and shove him away. Many people only half-commit to it and try to kind of gently hold him down.
Muscovy drakes are extremely disadvantaged and I have heard from so many people who rescue them, can’t keep them, find out what a hard life it is for them living ferally, and can’t find other homes for them. He decides it’s about time you start listening to him. He’s become very aggressive and I’ve tried the dominance thing but I don’t think I’ve fully committed. In fact, it can actually aggravate it, because, as I mentioned before, subordinate drakes aren’t normally allowed to steal a higher drake’s food.#2 does technically “work.” Some people endure aggressive ducks/geese/roosters for months and finally, in a burst of anger and frustration, just kick the bird away. See what others have to say about this. Breeding season is usually also rougher.If he is targeting one female, I would suggest separating her and also giving her a buddy. If he comes right back at you, just do it all over again, only this time use more force, be a little meaner, hold him down longer, etc. He also bites her back. They usually walk around the yard in two groups. I am letting him out again and hoping he will adapt. It’s too dangerous to just let her continue retaliating. You’re probably way past that, unfortunately, but keep it in mind for the future.Second, don’t let him peck or bite you.
One of them didn’t seem happy anymore living with us anymore. He chases her away from the group and has worn all the feathers off of the back of her head and neck. I was still new to ducks, despite my childhood flock, and I knew very little.I remember he did peck me. He has pecked me once on the ankle enough for a bruise to form – I know that is aggression. A male Muscovy duck can weigh up to 12 pounds, which is enough to knock over other animals and children. She could run faster than they could, our yard was big, so there was plenty of room to escape. I don’t know if he’ll figure things out on his own eventually or not, but hopefully he will.It sounds like Baby did have a bad scare and learned that people are not as trustworthy as he has always believed. One of my girls is being very aggressive towards me and injuring other ducks. I live in Florida.Thank you so much for this very informative article- i was getting desperate so grateful for your postingI have 9 total ducks of which 2 are drakes. I have had to continuously take him back in. In april 2018, I rescued 3 very small ducklings (2-3 days old). I know he wants to mate because he tries to mate on me. You can try reintroducing her in a few days or a week and see if he’s any better. It had zero effect on the aggression.He wasn’t the most aggressive duck in the world.
Some drakes are stubborn and won’t easily relinquish their title of “boss duck.” Patience, persistence, and consistency are key. We mistook our Drake’s advances as being friendly or looking for treats. Captain’s the type of guy to get along with everyone, and Eli took advantage. Muscovy duck behavior can quickly turn violent as flocks compete for space and resources.
It doesn’t work!”The reason it didn’t work is probably because you backed off. Now he’s back to be the first, seems like they are in a never ending battle —maybe because they are so young (spring they will be a year old). He’s just doing what his instincts tell him to do.
Rarely will the 2 drakes show signs of aggression.