Countdown to Ducklings! [a Journal]

[Simply Oblivious]

Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[GeoGreyWolf]

Two Pekins I'm in Florida so they're the only legal types. In a few months/year or so we're moving to Arizona and I hope to get some Cayuga's!

You can have way more types of ducks in Florida. I live in Florida as well and have Rouen, Swedish, Pekin. Also i know many people who have different breeds than Pekin in Florida. The only breeds you cant own are the wild types without a permit. All domestics are ok. If any permit is required though, it would be the free one.

 

[LaineyMehrer]

I'm getting 10 baby Pekins today as well! I started off with the same stuff you have in there.

 

[Lil Drake40]

@askem first week is fine with you feeder and watered they grow so fast though you’ll probably have to change pretty quick

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Two Pekins I'm in Florida so they're the only legal types. In a few months/year or so we're moving to Arizona and I hope to get some Cayuga's!

ducklings are adorable!! I buy little ducklings sometimes and then sell them when they are bigger just so I can see ducklings! Are you planning on taking those pekins when u move to Arizona?

 

[casportpony]

Quick thought... Make sure the water in their waterer if warn, like bath water warm. I say this because although it's rare, some ducklings will start having seizures if they drink a bunch of cool water. I have seen this in my own flock, so it's not just something I read about.

 

[askem]

You can have way more types of ducks in Florida. I live in Florida as well and have Rouen, Swedish, Pekin. Also i know many people who have different breeds than Pekin in Florida. The only breeds you cant own are the wild types without a permit. All domestics are ok. If any permit is required though, it would be the free one.

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/waterfowl/mallard-possession-rule/faqs/

Unfortunately they all require a license unless they are Pekins. Any duck considered Anas platyrhynchos require a license. Rouens and Swedish are Anas platyrhynchos domesticus and require a license, unfortunately. I could probably apply for the license quite easily, I'm just not staying in Florida long enough to justify it.

ducklings are adorable!! I buy little ducklings sometimes and then sell them when they are bigger just so I can see ducklings! Are you planning on taking those pekins when u move to Arizona?

Absolutely! They are going to be my Emotional Support ducks, no way I will get rid of them!

 

[casportpony]

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/waterfowl/mallard-possession-rule/faqs/

Unfortunately they all require a license unless they are Pekins. Any duck considered Anas platyrhynchos require a license. Rouens and Swedish are Anas platyrhynchos domesticus and require a license, unfortunately. I could probably apply for the license quite easily, I'm just not staying in Florida long enough to justify it.

Good info!

Absolutely! They are going to be my Emotional Support ducks, no way I will get rid of them!

 

[askem]

Quick thought... Make sure the water in their waterer if warn, like bath water warm. I say this because although it's rare, some ducklings will start having seizures if they drink a bunch of cool water. I have seen this in my own flock, so it's not just something I read about.

Thanks for that! I was going to use filtered water from my refrigerator, but it comes out cold! Maybe I can heat it up in the microwave first. Or is tap water okay?

T-Minus 3 hours! I'm so excited!!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/waterfowl/mallard-possession-rule/faqs/

Unfortunately they all require a license unless they are Pekins. Any duck considered Anas platyrhynchos require a license. Rouens and Swedish are Anas platyrhynchos domesticus and require a license, unfortunately. I could probably apply for the license quite easily, I'm just not staying in Florida long enough to justify it.


Absolutely! They are going to be my Emotional Support ducks, no way I will get rid of them!

That’s awesome! Will u be driving them there or plane? I don’t even know if you’re allowed to take ducks : on planes.