Is there anybody that has raised Pekins for slaughter that can help me with age and slaughter weight? I am a little disappointed in the slaughter weight of 3 pounds at 7 weeks old. I am ready to git 'er done and send these guys to freezer camp. But if they are going to go through a sudden growth...
~~I butchered 2 Pekins today. They are 7 weeks old and dressed out to 3 pounds each. I have read a lot about Pekins lately and I think they should have weighed more. I have been feeding a 20% crumble for ducklings. I guess I should have waited a few more weeks, but they are supposed to be ready...