Raised head feathers

[Stephluv304]

So my boyfriend insist I ask he would like to know why our male Peking raises his head feathers and Bob's his head at me when I'm holding him or just talking to him. I think it is super funny it's like he has a lol ducky Mohawk. My bf has been on Google for the last hour with out a clear answer so any help is appreciated t.i.a

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

He must fancy you.
They do it as a form of communication.

 

[CayugaJana]

Mine do it when they are irritated. I don’t know if it makes them appear larger and more intimidating? The Mohawk normally starts, then head bobbing and neck quivering. Sometimes I’ll get the shove with their bill.

 

[thumper650]

Mine do it too, one more than the other. Lately the head bobbing is followed by him nipping his brother.

 

[sourland]

He's flirting with you.

 

[Stephluv304]

Another thing I noticed if it's just me an him he don't do it but if it me him an my boyfriend he does it I said maybe he is tryna protect my bf from me lol

 

[Ducksandchickens]

He's flirting with you.

X2

 

[chickens really]

That is dominant behaviour. He thinks your below him. Hope he doesn't become aggressive?