My crazy drake

[pekinsRus]

We have a pair of Pekins. One boy, Arthur & one girl, Gwen

Walter is loco ! He is a great mate for Gwen ! Watches her while she forages, let's her eat first, even will give up 1/2 a worm to her! BUT he won't stop attempting,to chase us & peck us. We have done all the holding down, flipping him over, keeping distance with a foam noodle, just to get their enclosure raked, water changed, fresh food, etc. Tellimg him no & tapping his beak. Nothing even with consistency !

What works best is music & picking him up & rocking him. He will go for this at least at
minutes! He spreads his,one wing out & flaps it while I dance him around. Then he is great for a while. This approach happened whenever I was ready to just kick him, but did this.

 

[Amiga]

Proud of you for coming up with this creative solution! Bravo!

 

[pekinsRus]

Having same problem with Walter this Spring. He bit me today successfully. He chased me last week & Gwen ran after him & now has bumble foot-that I am treating. I want to find them a good home. I cannot do this anymore.

 

[Amiga]

There is a free rehoming form, and the Where Am I Where Are You forum.

 

[Amykins]

So he calms down with a little waltz, eh? I think I'll have to try this with Wobbles...

 

[pekinsRus]

I JUST can't stop everything & walk him around at 6am.