Two male Rouen…

[jang87]

I am pretty sure we have two drakes on our hands. They are 8 weeks and still all brown, but their bills are lighter and I saw some green color on the top of their heads when in the sunlight.
Anyway, can I keep them together or will i have to separate them at some point?
Also, they have been with my chicken since they were ducklings, when do i have to move them out?

Thanks in advance!

 

[sourland]

They may or may not live together peacefully. It is likely that during the breeding season they will fight. Since they are imprinted on the chickens, it is very likely that they will try to breed the hens. I would separate them as soon as is possible.

 

[jang87]

They may or may not live together peacefully. It is likely that during the breeding season they will fight. Since they are imprinted on the chickens, it is very likely that they will try to breed the hens. I would separate them as soon as is possible.

They are barely eight weeks. Will they try this now??

 

[Miss Lydia]

No probably not but in the next 4 weeks you may see them getting interested. Best to be working on separate area for your boys.