- Dec 29, 2010
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I've heard of ducks falling in love with people...and when I enter the room, my drake has been rasping, flaring his head feathers, and dilating his pupils at me. The last few days, if I enter the room and sort of surprise him, he shoots straight up into what almost looks like a standing back-bend, then starts marching around with his neck extended forward and horizontal to the ground. We're calling it his Blast-Off Torpedo move. It looks hilariously stylized and very declarative, but seems to be a compulsive behavior. To make things more confusing, he usually marches right out the door as if he's the tail end of a parade. Does this also have to do with showing off, flirting, or mating in general? Can anyone explain his behavior more specifically? Thanks!