Bites and holds on

[Iggys mama]

My male duck keeps biting me on my hand and just holds it there once in his mouth he quits biting so hard but he will lay down with it in his mouth he hurts trying to get my hand in his mouth but he is only 4 months old I have had him since he was 1 week old this is my very first drake duck please someone help me he does it almost everytime I try to pet him but if I walk out of his sight he screams he will also Bob his head up and down well yelling I don't know what to do

 

[sourland]

Do you have other ducks? It sounds like he is imprinted on you and regards you as his mate.

 

[LTAY1946]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you with us in this poultry loving community.

 

[Sosalty]

This article helped me. It's very simple to shape ducklings behavior, but still not difficult to accomplish with a 4 month old drake. This works!

https://www.raising-ducks.com/aggressive-drakes/

 

[Iggys mama]

I have a 4 month old drake he won't stop biting but he just holds it in his mouth and sometimes he bobs his head up and down he is the only one I have and he has never left my side I have had him since he was a week old he doesn't bite anyone else like that just me I have tried looking it up to see but the things I was telling me he isn't doing he is an inside baby never been left outside over night I have tried pushing him down on the ground where he is laying on his feel and standing over him but that's not working I don't want to hurt him but I don't want to get hurt either someone please help me fix this b4 it's gets to bad

 

[pennyJo1960]

I know not of duck but you have a real problem I do hope others chime in.
Welcome to BYC. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[Iggys mama]

Do you have other ducks? It sounds like he is imprinted on you and regards you as his mate.

No he is the only one and I really don't want another duck so how do I fix this do you have any suggestions

 

[pennyJo1960]

A drake needs a mate is all I do know.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I don't know anything about ducks, but someone will be along shortly to give you advice.