We originally had 3 drakes and 10 females, but we are now down to 1 drake and 8 females. He is just over a year old and has become extremely aggressive..
he will attack us if we enter the enclosure, and even hisses and puffs up when people walk past the fence.
Although he mates with the females, I’ve noticed his behavior during mating is very rough and concerning. He pecks at the females’ heads and eyes, pulls out their feathers, and can be quite violent with them. I’ve also noticed that when he mounts a female, the rest of the flock often gangs up on him and pecks at him.
For now, I’ve separated him from the flock, but I’m starting to feel like I may have to cull him.
I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions or experience with this kind of behavior?