Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[MA0778]

Donald my 5 month old miniture appleyard has been acting very strange this week

he runs round the garden stooped down low with his head low down and sidewards

anyone any ideas what he is trying to say

[Lesley]

Is Donald on his own or do you have ducks as well? - he's either performing part of his mating 'dance' or telling you he would like some female companions

[MA0778]

he has a mate Daisy i thought maybe he was showing off to her but he only does it when i go in the garden

[miller30]

My drake big bird does this hes telling you to keep away from his lady.

[Lesley]

Yes, that's different if he only does it when you go into the garden - as Miller says, he's warning you off.

[MA0778]

thanks i will try to give them some space for a while

but very hard as i have been ill for last few months so spend a lot of time with them

if i stay away for more than a couple of hours they peck on the door

and donald had developed a very loud quack as if summoning me

maryann

[Lesley]

I wouldn't worry as long as he doesn't actually attack you - carry on enjoying your ducks

[MA0778]

i now think that i was told the wrong way round who was who when i bought them

so now it is Daisy that is acting and sounding strange

i think they are just confused but i love them anyway