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Yeah drakes do have the attendency to "rape" the girls. I must admitt this time of year that is a bit strange. I breed runners are the only way you can stop this behaviour is if you get the right ratio between boys and girls. I did have one drake to 3 girls but even then i had problems of the girl getting pinned down for well over 5 minutes. The only way to stop this is to increase the number of girls or get rid of one of your drakes. I know it not nice getting rid of drakes but it has to be done. I had to rehome 8 drakes last year as the problem gets out of control. The best thing you can do ever sell or rehome a drake as the problem is only going to get worse especially when it comes to spring next year or by in a couple more girls depends how much space or money you have.

Hi Jake,

Thanks for your reply. Do you think that more girls would help? I thought that 2 boys to 4 girls would have been enough? :( Be sad to get rid of one of the drakes but it may go that way - as you say, not sure i can watch it get worse as spring comes round,

Vicky :)

Hi Vicky,

Thanks Jake, not good news but I appreciate the info. Don't suppose you want a drake do u? one careful owner ;)

Dear Vicky,

Getting extra girls will help but I honestly think that things will settle by next Spring, they will have sorted themselves into groupings. After all 2 to 1 are really quite good odds. I wish I had that many more Drakes to Ducks. Also if your 2 drakes were brought up together they will be quite distraught to be separated.

With the colder weather coming I think you'll find there will be a reduction in amorous activity for a while.

I'm sure that they will be fine.

Katy