I like to think that Sprightly is grateful sometimes, she usually forgives me for any treatments she needs... usually. Sometimes she has a grudge, but usually no longer than three days.
If they don’t forgive instantly I call it ungratefulI like to think that Sprightly is grateful sometimes, she usually forgives me for any treatments she needs... usually. Sometimes she has a grudge, but usually no longer than three days.
Okay, maybe she's ungrateful.
Yes?
Sprightly used to bite for attention, it really freaking hurt too!
I know and my shins and calves are black and blue. Daffy has now twice drawn blood [my blood!]
I am not sure how I managed to get such a great diverse flock because none of them have ever bitten me or disrespected me. I have 24, all kinds and thank goodness I have not had to deal with any of these encounters. If I did, I would get the upper hand some how. I would never want to get bitten or yelled at. Mine quack when they see me but once feed time is over they are quiet and don't harass me anymore. How lucky I am.
Daffy is a 15lb muscovy drake that I rescued and resuscitated when he was bout 2-3 days old and then hand reared him. He didn't get any ducky friends until 6 weeks old--one of the juveniles I introduced him to is still with me. The other, a special needs drake, died18 months ago. The biting attention seeking in the spring when hormones surge is common in hand reared drakes. Daffy has never really forgiven me for making him live in the duck house "with ducks" @Luv Ducks!! He thinks he should live in the house and spends his days looking for ways to sneak back in. He's a poster duck for why ducks should be raised with ducks and not on their own!!
Lucky in deed!
