New Chicken and Duck owner, Duck side head bob

[Maddiejayne]

Hi, I am a first time chicken and duck owner. My babies are still to young to know if they are male or female, though I have done extensive research to find out. I have 6 mallards that live on my pond that are around 17-20 weeks, 5 pekin ducks that are 10-12 weeks, 12 chickens 10-12 weeks and a guinea thats about 10 weeks and I am in love with all of them and their unique personalities. Recently a few of my pekin ducks started doing this side head bob while talking fast. I've read that it has to do with flirting, but from what I can tell, they're all females.

 

[drumstick diva]

Sorry I don't know anything about ducks but, think females of any species are better flirts.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're thrilled that you've decided to join us

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! I’m afraid I’m not a duck keeper, too messy for me! I’m sure if you stop by our duck section the keepers there will be able to help you. The duck section can be found here ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

Good luck and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Generally duck hens will do the head bob and vocalize while walking alongside their selected mate. With no drakes around that may be you.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under MaddieJayne Welcome!

I see you have a link to the Duck Forum now which is a good thing for me because I know nothing about ducks except that they are cute and quack. I did, however, just learn that they flirt too

Anyways, I just wanted to say that I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your ducks, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here!

 

[Pork Pie]

and thanks for joining us.