MA0778 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA0778 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My drake big bird does this hes telling you to keep away from his lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Yes, that's different if he only does it when you go into the garden - as Miller says, he's warning you off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA0778 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I wouldn't worry as long as he doesn't actually attack you - carry on enjoying your ducks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA0778 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
