RosemaryDuck
Crowing
Not sure if this is a mating behavior or just a weird quirk. I've had female ducks squat/lower themselves before, but never seen this.
Today I went out to check/feed/water the ducks, and Raspberry & Blackberry both ran over. I crouched down as I usually do to greet them and Raspberry was playing with my hand (digging with her bill) and suddenly started vibrating her head.
I got concerned but it stopped as soon as she walked away. They started eating then ran back over, she mouthed my hand then started vibrating her head again.
I'm assuming it's a submissive/mating behavior? Shes 6 months so should be due to lay an egg soon.
Today I went out to check/feed/water the ducks, and Raspberry & Blackberry both ran over. I crouched down as I usually do to greet them and Raspberry was playing with my hand (digging with her bill) and suddenly started vibrating her head.
I got concerned but it stopped as soon as she walked away. They started eating then ran back over, she mouthed my hand then started vibrating her head again.
I'm assuming it's a submissive/mating behavior? Shes 6 months so should be due to lay an egg soon.