Posts by keesmom

Do you have any pictures? I have a dial up line, so I wasn't able to load your picture gallery.   On average how much do they weigh?

It's hard to see #5 but the rest all look like pullets to me.

I ordered 10 mixed female ducklings. I received 11 healthy birds on time last week - 4 buff, 4 black Swedish and 3 Rouen. The even included a breed list on the order so I would know what breeds I had. All are doing quite well. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by katychick  What do y'all think about this one? Cockerel.

Where did your Faverolles come from?

Quote: Originally Posted by katychick  What makes you think the white one is a roo, out of curiosity? They are 10 weeks old. We were hoping he/she was a pullet because she is our favorite. :-( She is very timid, calm...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pennie20  Thanks!  I hope you're right- I've been reading about off colored hatchery stock so I hope that is the case here.  Fingers are crossed   The only breed I...

The Faverolles is a pullet. The hatcheries have been producing some dismal looking Favs. The Australorp looks to be a pullet as well.

Thank you for your help! It sounds like there is time for the babies to fully feather in before we need to let most or all of the males go.   I will make sure the younger ducklings are well protected from the older ones until...

I'm no duck expert, but I don't think 3 females are enough for 3 drakes. You can order sexed female ducklings through some of the hatcheries.