Can I give my broody duck ducklings?

[PirateGirl]

So cute!!! They do grow fast. Based on my Blue Swede I would guess at least 2wks maybe 3.

Thanks! All my older ducks are Blue Swedish, I guess as adults the khaki girls will be a little smaller so hopefully my drake plays nice, but he will have more than enough ladie friends

 

[lomine]

I’ve got some WH that are two weeks old now. The breed came from the KC so they should be about the same size/growth rate. I’ll see if I have any gallon jugs. If I do I’ll take a picture with one tomorrow so we can compare size.

 

[WVduckchick]

View attachment 1379791 Ok. Here is a pic of one of the littles today next to a gallon jug for size comparison. She is a khaki Campbell. Best guess on age? (This makes it obvious to me how fast they grow!)

So cute!!! They do grow fast. Based on my Blue Swede I would guess at least 2wks maybe 3.

I'd agree 2-3 weeks, since it still has all baby fluff, no feathering yet. I think the feathers start coming in around week 3-4.

 

[PirateGirl]

I’ve got some WH that are two weeks old now. The breed came from the KC so they should be about the same size/growth rate. I’ll see if I have any gallon jugs. If I do I’ll take a picture with one tomorrow so we can compare size.

I think adults weigh in around 4lbs.

 

[lomine]

Sorry I forgot to take pictures this morning. WH are around 5 lbs as adults so these might be a bit bigger than KC. I also have a big difference in sizes so I got the biggest and the smallest. These ducklings are two weeks old.