New here! Need some duck help

[Lilliecs314]

Hello! My name is Lillie. I am new to this and new to keeping ducks. I was sitting outside with my ducks today and they both started running up my arm nipping at my shirt. Any idea what this means?

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Lillie! I don't know anything about ducks, but my chickens pull on my cloths and peck me for attention.

 

[Lilliecs314]

Welcome to BYC, Lillie! I don't know anything about ducks, but my chickens pull on my cloths and peck me for attention.

Thanks for the reply! I can’t tell if it’s attention seeking or dominant behavior

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Lillie and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

How old and what breed? Any pics to post?

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC !

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

Welcome to BYC! I just got ducklings a few weeks ago, and they tend to vibrate their bills on everything! Mine are imprinted, so I think it's them wanting love from me. This is a perfectly normal duckie behavior, and I'm sure someone can give you more detail, but I believe it means that they are showing interest and love towards you. I would love to see pictures of your ducks!

 

[Lilliecs314]

Hello Lillie and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

How old and what breed? Any pics to post?

They are pekin ducks, about 2 months old. Here are pics I tried to get of the action taking place

 

[416bigbore]

Thanks for the reply! I can’t tell if it’s attention seeking or dominant behavior

Ducks are funny little webbed footed creatures and have many different behaviors. If they are imprinted on you ? Yes that would be something they may do for attention.

As long as they are not foaming from the mouth and have fire in their eyes and try biting you....... You will be ok.

 

[416bigbore]

They are pekin ducks, about 2 months old. Here are pics I tried to get of the action taking placeView attachment 2640464

What little cuties, thank you for the pics. Do you make sure they are eating the correct feed and have plenty of niacin in their diet so they don't develop leg issues?