German Pekin ducks in the US

[StarTheNarrator]

I’m looking to get a German Pekin duckling this spring for my
Flock because we’re giving away a couple ducks. I can’t find a single breeder in the country that sells to the public. Please help!

 

[fatty and friends]

jumbo pekin? if that's what your talking about i wouldn't recommend getting them. my two boys are almost 4 and have had so many feet issues compared to my two small ducks

 

[StarTheNarrator]

jumbo pekin? if that's what your talking about i wouldn't recommend getting them. my two boys are almost 4 and have had so many feet issues compared to my two small ducks

Are they called jumbo pekins? I’ve never seen them referred to as that. I’ll research, I’m just looking at the moment.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

jumbo pekin? if that's what your talking about i wouldn't recommend getting them. my two boys are almost 4 and have had so many feet issues compared to my two small ducks

German Pekins are a completely different breed than Jumbo Pekins. Much older breed and from what I've read not nearly as prone to the health issues as modern Pekins.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Are they called jumbo pekins? I’ve never seen them referred to as that. I’ll research, I’m just looking at the moment.

No German Pekins are their own breed.

 

[StarTheNarrator]

No German Pekins are their own breed.

Thank you for clarifying