Baby ducks (?)

[babyducklings101]

I have 2 baby ducks- thinking one male and one female- and so far we think they are pekin. but we do not know how old they are. they have white tail feathers coming in, thick orange feet, and pink bills. this is them next to a water bottle

 

[drumstick diva]

I don't know much about ducks except they are adorable. If they are the same age I would guess the bigger one is a male.

Lots of duck folks on here, they should be noticing your post soon and hopefully will know much more than I do.

 

[babyducklings101]

I don't know much about ducks except they are adorable. If they are the same age I would guess the bigger one is a male.

Lots of duck folks on here, they should be noticing your post soon and hopefully will know much more than I do.

yes they sure are cute! I think that the bigger one is a male, he had thicker wider feet and the smaller one is very loud while (he) is not loud at all, barely even makes noise and when he does its a low sound. but for now, until they get bigger, it’s really just a guess. (i’m too afraid to hurt them venting). and thank you !!

 

[drumstick diva]

I wouldn't try vent sexing either. I believe male ducks make a raspy sound while the females qwack.

 

[Riv-6]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Someone in the duck form should hopefully be able to help you. Best of luck!

 

[babyducklings101]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Someone in the duck form should hopefully be able to help you. Best of luck!

Thank you !

 

[Pork Pie]

I hope the duck peeps can help

 

[Isaac 0]

I would say around three weeks. They could be either a Pekin or a White Layer, but since they have a pink bill I'll lean towards WL. You'll have to wait a few more weeks and voice sex them, females will go peep, peep, QUACK while males will make a raspy peep when young. Don't try to vent sex unless if you have someone experienced with vent sexing near, people who aren't familiar with doing it can easily damage the bird.

 

[babyducklings101]

I would say around three weeks. They could be either a Pekin or a White Layer, but since they have a pink bill I'll lean towards WL. You'll have to wait a few more weeks and voice sex them, females will go peep, peep, QUACK while males will make a raspy peep when young. Don't try to vent sex unless if you have someone experienced with vent sexing near, people who aren't familiar with doing it can easily damage the bird.

thank you i appreciate it!

 

[Miss Lydia]

You aren't leaving them outside on their own? looks like they are standing outside at the door? At their age they need to be inside in a brooder. warm and cozy.