Does anyone know what this behaviour by my drake means? I put it on instagram in case someone (even hunters!) knew but no luck.
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It might be courtship behavior -- who knows ducks might find belching sounds attractive. But I only have drakes that do not have females to court. Mine are more interested in squabbling and pecking order behavior than courtship!This is one of the drake’s courtship behaviors. The head shakes “build up” to it, and then they rear back and make that “ha-hmm” or “hee-haw” sound.
I’ve seen it paired with other courtship behavior, no other time, which is why I believe it’s courtship as well.It might be courtship behavior -- who knows ducks might find belching sounds attractive. But I only have drakes that do not have females to court. Mine are more interested in squabbling and pecking order behavior than courtship!
Thank you! I was wondering whether he was trying to flirt with me or warn me off. Kinda offended when I’ve raised him since he was a day old!I call that the heehaw. I think it means, “look at me, I’m totally awesome”! It cracks me up.
Oh yes definitely the head shake. Well I’m glad it’s not ‘go away’ behaviour!’This is one of the drake’s courtship behaviors. The head shakes “build up” to it, and then they rear back and make that “ha-hmm” or “hee-haw” sound.