Quackers doesn’t like me anymore

[Animal family]

I’m hoping someone out there has some advice for me about my duck Quackers.

She has changed from an affectionate duck to a duck who tries to bite me. She used to let me pick her up or pet her, always happy to see me, usually wanting in the house to see what I’m doing.

She was egg bound 2 months ago, and has since started a slight molt. I thought it was because I had to eye dropper stuff into her mouth and she didn’t feel good. I know they can be sensitive during a molt.

She’s a year and a half, lives with her hubby Cheese, and seems fine in every other way.

Any advice? I really miss her cute antics.

 

[SkyBlueEmu]

Poultry can become agressive or exhibit unusual behaviors during molt because molting can be stressful for a bird. After molting, she should return to her normal behavior. You can try supplementing her diet with a little more protein to help her grow her new feathers better.

For now, you could try offering some yummy treats and plenty of attention and see if she stops the agressive behavior towards you. Quackers still likes you, molting is just stressful.

 

[Animal family]

Good to know! I will love her regardless, she is my baby
Thanks for the advice.

 

[Jpat]

Poultry can become agressive or exhibit unusual behaviors during molt because molting can be stressful for a bird. After molting, she should return to her normal behavior. You can try supplementing her diet with a little more protein to help her grow her new feathers better.

For now, you could try offering some yummy treats and plenty of attention and see if she stops the agressive behavior towards you. Quackers still likes you, molting is just stressful.

i wondered if growing adult feathers and molting was painfull
Like cutting teeth

 

[CayugaJana]

You are positive she’s not broody? They get super grouchy when they are broody.

 

[Animal family]

You are positive she’s not broody? They get super grouchy when they are broody.

Well, she hasn’t laid an egg since the binding incident which was late June, I’m thinking she was going into a molt and that stopped up her last egg. She has showed no signs of nesting.

 

[ShanasCastle]

I’m hoping someone out there has some advice for me about my duck Quackers.

She has changed from an affectionate duck to a duck who tries to bite me. She used to let me pick her up or pet her, always happy to see me, usually wanting in the house to see what I’m doing.

She was egg bound 2 months ago, and has since started a slight molt. I thought it was because I had to eye dropper stuff into her mouth and she didn’t feel good. I know they can be sensitive during a molt.

She’s a year and a half, lives with her hubby Cheese, and seems fine in every other way.

Any advice? I really miss her cute antics.

Molting can be uncomfortable and some birds gets very moody. A friend told me to think of it like a daughter who just became a teen and realized you're not cool anymore. UNTIL you're holding the keys to the car!! Hahaha So, she's molting and it's nothing personal. She's just like, nah I don't think so UNLESS you can FIX this feeling. She'll come back around

 

[CayugaJana]

Well, she hasn’t laid an egg since the binding incident which was late June, I’m thinking she was going into a molt and that stopped up her last egg. She has showed no signs of nesting.

 

[Fluffy&Cutie]

i love their names...cheese and quackers...that s awesome!!!

 

[Mimi13]

I was reading this aloud to my DH while we were driving home and out of nowhere he said, “If the duck’s attitude doesn’t change, then she needs to serve Cheese and Quackers on a platter at her next cocktail party.” I just died laughing!