- Jan 19, 2013
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Hi there, I have 4 female Indian Runners who will be a year old in June. They've been very sweet and laying eggs reliably since November. About 3-4 weeks ago, I noticed slight changes in their behavior. They started fluffing their feathers and their quacking got twice as loud as it used to be. Could this just be "spring" related and they are complaining about the lack of male company or wanting babies? One of them is broody and sits in her little nest all day long.
I usually get their eggs in the morning but for the last few days I've pretty much left them alone, except to feed or water, hoping they wouldn't feel disturbed.
The big problem is really how much louder they've become. We live in a residential neighborhood and have had very understanding neighbors but I'm reaching my limit with how much quacking I can take and I'm sure they aren't far behind. The slightest noise seems to set them off and they will not shut up for hours.
If I knew that this was just hormones and spring time and would pass, I would tough it out but if they keep going like this, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep them.
I appreciate all replies! Thanks
I usually get their eggs in the morning but for the last few days I've pretty much left them alone, except to feed or water, hoping they wouldn't feel disturbed.
The big problem is really how much louder they've become. We live in a residential neighborhood and have had very understanding neighbors but I'm reaching my limit with how much quacking I can take and I'm sure they aren't far behind. The slightest noise seems to set them off and they will not shut up for hours.
If I knew that this was just hormones and spring time and would pass, I would tough it out but if they keep going like this, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep them.
I appreciate all replies! Thanks
