Why is our duck hunching over like this

[yarrowhouse]

Our male jumbo pekin, unknown age as he was a rescue, has lately been doing this maneuver of hunching then stretching upwards. Any ideas why, anything we should be concerned about?

Note at the end of the video he stumbles, he is bow-legged and pigeon-toed. He often stumbles. It may not be related to the hunching thing.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/y6WhcAnjZuWfXw1J8

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I have never seen that before. It almost looks like he is trying to get a breath?!

 

[ruthhope]

Our male jumbo pekin, unknown age as he was a rescue, has lately been doing this maneuver of hunching then stretching upwards. Any ideas why, anything we should be concerned about?

Note at the end of the video he stumbles, he is bow-legged and pigeon-toed. He often stumbles. It may not be related to the hunching thing.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/y6WhcAnjZuWfXw1J8

Actually, it seems to be the first part of a not an uncommon maneuver for pekin drakes. However, most go on to slightly extend their necks and to make a "belching" sound. I think your boy is perhaps adjusting his crop.

 

[yarrowhouse]

Thanks for your comments!