Broody ducks

[twunker]

Do wood ducks go broody?

 

[Kevin565]

Yes

 

[Tikkajazz94]

Does Pekin ducks?

 

[Kevin565]

Pekins can go broody but many of them do not. That quality has not been a focus for the breed.

 

[Tikkajazz94]

Pekins can go broody but many of them do not. That quality has not been a focus for the breed.

Okay, so if a pekin female hatched eggs, and raised them would that mean the offspring could have a hi chance on going broody?

 

[Kevin565]

Okay, so if a pekin female hatched eggs, and raised them would that mean the offspring could have a hi chance on going broody?

That's a good question. I personally would think that known broodies would be more likely to produce better broodies but that's not necessarily a guarantee. Broodiness is also determined by hormones.