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    Duck has made a nest! Won't lay in the house :(

    Hey, I just wanted to give everyone an update! I gathered all of the eggs out of the nest and broke it up (it was such a cold, scratchy job!). They acted up so bad Thursday morning and got let out somewhat early, but I made them stay in the pen way longer than I had been. Last night, there was...
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    Duck has made a nest! Won't lay in the house :(

    Will do!
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    Duck has made a nest! Won't lay in the house :(

    That's a good idea! The ducks were doing so well, waiting until daybreak and generally behaving and now all of a sudden one just got this wild hair and decided she needed a nest. Like, c'mon!
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    Duck has made a nest! Won't lay in the house :(

    Keeping them up until morning would definitely be my preference, but sadly I have neighbors that are pretty close! I don't want to start some sort of feud over VERY loud quacking in the middle of the night. I'll suit up and head into the thicket ... what on earth is she thinking?!
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    Duck has made a nest! Won't lay in the house :(

    Hello! You all were so helpful the last time I posted about my very naughty drake, I appreciate all of the feedback you gave me! My drake is acting right, but now I have a hen who has gone rogue! All three of my hens have been laying eggs since right before Thanksgiving. They have each been...
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    Thank you so much!!! If they don't settle down I may think hard about getting another hen friend for my little "outcast". She's definitely the smallest of the three hens so her getting picked on the most makes sense! Right now we just have the one pen, so I need to think about expanding anyway.
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    Thank you for sharing! I just let them out, and I think you're on to something with the girls being meaner! One of the hens started running her off right away. But then the drake put his head down and gave her a charge at one point as well. I'd love to know if she's one of the girls laying or...
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    I'm really relieved to know I'm not alone in dealing with this kind of duck drama!
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    You know, when I got home this afternoon one of the hens was biting the Drake's ankles and being just as aggressive with him as he has been to my poor little "outcast" hen. I definitely think there is bullying all around.
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    It really is! We didn't really plan on becoming duck owners...but here we are! This community is so helpful and I really appreciate all of the advice everyone shares!
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    Thank you! That yours are laying too is good to hear, I was afraid my girls were deeply confused. I think you're right about the alone time for him.
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    Thank you!! And wow! I was really shocked when I saw the eggs in their house. I may go ahead and get a separate pen - especially at night. Why can't they all just get along?! :barnie
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    Hm, good to know they aren't the only ones laying! I have no idea how old the drake is! I think someone dumped him at the pond behind my house, but he's been around for at least 18 months. The hen that had been with him was lost, and he needed some girlfriends, so we got the hens. The girls...
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    Drake Aggression - Hens laying in winter!

    Hi everyone! I've been reading these forums for months, but now I have a problem I could really use some help with!! I've had 1 drake and 3 hens (all Pekin) for about 6 months. Last week, two of the hens started laying eggs! It's winter, and these hens didn't lay eggs during the summer, so I...
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