2 or 3? How many pekins should I keep?

[marybowman]

My MIL bought my kids 10 Pekin ducklings for their birthdays

We have had them for 2 weeks and now that the girls are starting to honk I feel comfortable getting rid of some (I didn't want to jump into it then end up with just boys)! I just want 2-3 females for pets and eggs. I am leaning toward just 2 but thought I would ask for some input on deciding for sure. They will be in our backyard. No other poultry. We had originally thought we would get a couple ducks and a couple hens but now I'm thinking we should just stick to the ducks. Could also add another duck in the future of a different, smaller more ideal egg laying breed. Anyway...opinions and things to consider please?!!

 

[Pyxis]

I'd lean towards 3, only because if something happens to one, you'll still have two and won't have to scramble to find a friend for the remaining one.

 

[TimCline]

I would keep 3. Just in case something happens to one of them. They are very social and would be depressed by themselves.

 

[TimCline]

I'd lean towards 3, only because if something happens to one, you'll still have two and won't have to scramble to find a friend for the remaining one.

You beat me to it lol

 

[Pyxis]

I'd lean towards 3, only because if something happens to one, you'll still have two and won't have to scramble to find a friend for the remaining one.

You beat me to it lol

Lol! Great minds think alike

 

[marybowman]

Ah I hadn't thought of that!