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Pekin

Pekins originated in China. They were bred from a Mallard duck. In 1873, they were brought to...
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Breed Colors/Varieties
As adults they are White, and Cream. As ducklings they are Yellow. Their beaks range from pink to orange colors, and their feet are orange.
Breed Size
Large Fowl
Pekins originated in China. They were bred from a Mallard duck. In 1873, they were brought to Long Island, NY. The ancestors of the Pekin lived in a canal, which was connected by waterways to Nanjing. The Pekin is now one of the most popular commercial ducks bred for meat.
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Jenbirdee
Almost gave a 4.5
Pros: So Beautiful and funny
Cons: prone to leg problems and other health issues if you keep them for many years (NOT for meat)
Everyone who visits me says the white ducks with the orange bills and feet are their faves - they are just so classic and pretty. Because of their weight they can have foot and leg problems so they require extra extra niacin supplements. also they may not live as long as other breeds because they are bred to be meat ducks (fast growth and heavy weight leads to heart failure and more)
Stephymonster
Pros: Personable, loving and silly!
Cons: Can’t think of any except for projectile poops (which happens with any duck lol)
We rescued an abandoned duckling in a nearby lake, and her charming personality has made us have a whole new love for these feathered friends! She is cuddly and loves to follow us around, I highly recommend raising ducks if you’re looking for a loving companion. They need to be kept with other feathered companion!
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MapleKehDucks
Pros: 1. Lays an eggs almost daily.
2. Friendly.
3. Trainable.
4. Good brooder.
Cons: 1. Really big eaters.
I currently have 2 Pekins, both females. They are my best layers of the flock. They lay eggs almost daily; rarlely missing a day in egg production. Weather does not affect the consistency of egg production. Eggs are white and LARGE and taste great and are great for baking. My Pekins are trained to respond to my call. I can call them in from the water early if I need to. They are sticklers for routine, so they will come up out of the tank at the same time every day on their own. Pekins are BIG eaters. I jokingly call them my piggies. They are usually the first to get to the feed, and will shove others out of the way until they've had their first bite. Pekins are great foragers; I haven't seen a grasshopper on about 5 acres (I only have 5 ducks). They are gentle for the most part. If it's not time to eat, they tend to be skittish with people other than myself. They only let you get close enough to touch them when it's dinnertime. They will eat feed and pieces of fruit from the hand of my 2-year old. My Pekins are also the best brooders of my bunch. Out of my 3 breeds, the Pekins were dedicated to their nests until the job was done.
Purchase Price
$8.50 per duck
Purchase Date
July 2018
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seber
Great ducks, super friendly and docile, but in my experience, they are extremely stupid and will put anything and everything in their mouths. Mine are also very vocal and will tell you when they're unhappy. Overall, great breed for starter birds, but like I said they can be absolutely idiots at times.
 
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Hi can anyone give me some advise I have three Peking ducks they are two and a half years old. The last two months they have stopped laying daily and when they do lay they lay soft eggs. They have access to oyster shell. I did feed them on layers pellets but because of the problem I’ve tried fancy feeds wild fowl pellets because that food is specifically for them. Although I have changed their pellets I still have this problem. I have been giving them Kale and they have a little melon daily.
 
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Homestead1 said:
Hi can anyone give me some advise I have three Peking ducks they are two and a half years old. The last two months they have stopped laying daily and when they do lay they lay soft eggs. They have access to oyster shell. I did feed them on layers pellets but because of the problem I’ve tried fancy feeds wild fowl pellets because that food is specifically for them. Although I have changed their pellets I still have this problem. I have been giving them Kale and they have a little melon daily.
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Could they have Lice or some other parasite? Do you worm them?
 
ChetErnest
Hello!

My name is Chet Ernest and I am a PROUD parent of two beautiful pekin ducks both 5 years of age. It is my intention to bring an adult duck-friend to my now lonely pekin duck Bubba. I made a video on YouTube that will sum up their life from baby ducklings until now... big adult babies.
To Watch Video:

There are more Videos on my YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzXRwed2Vrhx-11T6gimuQ

If you watched the video you know Bubba is now all alone and needs a companion around his age. He’s been very sad and depressed about the loss. If there is anything you can do to help me find an adult duck around his age 3-6, you would be practically saving a life of a beautiful soul. Please help and I want to thank you so much for your time and effort! You have no idea how much you are appreciated!

THANK YOU!

Chet Ernest
[email protected]
(304) 830-0526
 
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I have two pekins and I just adore them! Last year my male had a weird feather sticking out on his rear thigh. When I looked at it a plug of coiled up feathers came out. He was fine all summer...WELL...this winter it turned into a hard ball like cyst. Last week I checked out this and again there was coiled up feather and a oil like liquid came out not very much at all. What should I do? Go to the vet or is there a better home remedy I should try?
 
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Chickengirl47 said:
Pekins are pretty!!!!!!
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Celie said:
I have a few Pekins and find them very thrifty on feed as they are great at free-ranging and eat a lot of grass and acorns. They will come eat with the chickens and turkeys, but don't eat as much as either. Mine are fasinating to watch playing on the pond all day and when the security lights come on, they put themselves away for the night in the barn. They march single file chatting all the way and have very good manners. They are very easy to train and keep the property free of misquitos. They eat a lot of bugs and are a delight to raise. I hope to be3 eating some soon too! I have about 30something.
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Gosh I wish mine was thrifty; she would just turbo vacuum everything she sees, this lady is my biggest animal-size and a half larger than a dual purpose hen at 3 months! Sometimes I worry she will ingest the chick next to her trying to feed...and yes free range-also feeds on my palms and pine trees and mud and dirt and water outside.
 
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Iveta said:
Gosh I wish mine was thrifty; she would just turbo vacuum everything she sees, this lady is my biggest animal-size and a half larger than a dual purpose hen at 3 months! Sometimes I worry she will ingest the chick next to her trying to feed...and yes free range-also feeds on my palms and pine trees and mud and dirt and water outside.
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there we go she is eating my burlap now..
 

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