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Adorable pics. I have a Daisy too. Her mate is Albert. He seems to be wearing her out, mating her 1-2 times a day and she looks tired. I was looking for another female and think I have finally found one the same age. I will put them in the same area but fence between them for a few days...

Thanks for the info everyone. I don't think I'll risk it. I would be upset if something happened to one of the chicks.

Has anyone had any luck hatching pekin eggs naturally? I usually just remove the eggs and sell them but am thinking I may leave a couple for her to sit on. Silly question but... will she just keep laying a new egg each day in the nest? How long will it take for them to hatch? I thought I...

I love the pics. Can't wait till spring and the snow is gone here so everyone can enjoy the grass and flowers again.

Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I think I will wait for spring and separate the coop. Then I don't have to worry about the cold. I can let them see each other for awhile. I'm chicken they will fight and someone will get hurt. Lol

I would like to add a female so that should work. Thought I would add two that have been together. Should I keep them separate for awhile or just add them in? We don't have two coops so not sure how I would separate them

Does anyone know if it it hard to integrate a new duck to a pair. The pair I have currently have been raised together since they were a day old. I would like to get another female Pekin but am nervous to add after reading about chickens and the difficulties integrating them. The ones I have...

Welcome two webbed feet !!! I am very new to ducking as well and couldn't have done it without the knowledge of this group. I love it!! Everyone is super helpful and informative. I feel so much more confident with this group behind me in caring for my new family members. Your girls are...

Thanks Miss Lydia He is a sweetheart, despite his badness. LOL

does anyone use fermented feed for their ducks? I am making a batch for my chickens and wondered if the health benefits could be the same for the ducks?

Finally, a day that isn't beyond freezing. Everyone got to go outside and spread their wings. Albert and Daisy were honking and running in circles. Albert kept running over, nibbling on my boot and then running in circles as if to say "chase me." The second I would start after him he would...

Mine could float down to the ground when they were younger, when we picked them up. Not now though. I would be afraid they would hurt themselves. They are pretty heavy. Winter has been cold here so they get a small dish of warmed porridge and peas every night. God forbid I miss a night...

Our Pekin started laying in July. She has missed maybe 4 days since. We sell the eggs for $3 for 6. I have people lined up and waiting though. Pretty sure you could get more. We are in Ontario, Canada. When I finish the barn we will get a couple more females. I have a pair (1 male and 1...

I offer mine their treat from my hand first. That's how they get it so they really have no choice. While they are nibbling it I pet them gently on their chest. Then I give them the rest of their treats in their pan. They got used to that and now expect it if not enjoy it. LOL I started...

I'm not sure mine like to be cuddled but they know that if they let me get my cuddling over with they get a bit of cat treat in their heated water bucket. It's more of a "come on Mom, be done" but it works for me. lol

They are adorable. Our female has the pale beak and our male has the dark orange beak. Unfortunately for him, she wears the pants in the family. LOL

OK Thanks. My husband does the dogs nails so he gets that chore. Besides Albert loves him!! That will be the weekend job.

Does anyone know whether I should trim my Pekin's toenails. They seem kind of long now. Thinking cat nail cutters and taking a bit off (like trimming dogs?)

We would like to get a doe to milk, I would like to make yogurt, soap, cheese, ice cream and a wether (think that's the term) to keep her company. Really for pets but with the added bonus of using the milk. Just two of us at the house now so don't think we need more milk than that. Actually...