Ducklings Fighting

[katiebrock]

I received two female KC ducklings from Metzer this morning. They seem to be really healthy and have been in good spirits. However, every now and then, they start fighting, pecking at each other's faces and bills. It doesn't seem like they are playing, because they are doing it pretty hard. Should I be worried, or should I give it some time?

 

[Knighstar679]

They peck to explore their world. They could also still be pretty stressed about shipping. Make sure they have enough space, food water and so on then re-evaluate later.

 

[Miss Lydia]

My just 1 days olds are doing the same but are also sleeping piled up on each other.

 

[katiebrock]

Okay I figured they would probably be stressed from shipping. I haven’t seen them do it again this evening!