Drake or not a Drake...that is the Question!

[Cayuga momma]

That's a good idea, I would've never thought about that! This is why I love you guys so much!

Haha I didn't think about it either with my roos and I ran into that problem. As long as we all share our experiences we can all help each other.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Happened here I rescued 3 drakes from our river in 2004 went and got 3 Muscovy females and these girls picked her man out of the 3. He was the best drake lived till almost 12 yrs old

 

[Cayuga momma]

Happened here I rescued 3 drakes from our river in 2004 went and got 3 Muscovy females and these girls picked her man out of the 3. He was the best drake lived till almost 12 yrs old

I just love that!

 

[PirateGirl]

In your newest video I can see at least one clear drake tail curl too and if you are still having trouble telling your ducks apart, I'd bed they are all the same sex. If you had a female, at this age, it would be pretty obvious.

 

[Bettyboop7499]

Is there a way to sex ducklings?

In your newest video I can see at least one clear drake tail curl too and if you are still having trouble telling your ducks apart, I'd bed they are all the same sex. If you had a female, at this age, it would be pretty obvious.

That is what I was afraid of...once it was confirmed without a doubt the orange beak one was in fact a male I was like...they all have the same little curls going on and they all sound the same. So I will have to look online and fine a couple of females. Which brings me to my next question...with three drakes how many females should I have?

 

[PirateGirl]

Is there a way to sex ducklings?


That is what I was afraid of...once it was confirmed without a doubt the orange beak one was in fact a male I was like...they all have the same little curls going on and they all sound the same. So I will have to look online and fine a couple of females. Which brings me to my next question...with three drakes how many females should I have?

The only way to sex ducklings is to vent sex them. I know Metzer sells sexed ducklings and you can order as few as two. It's only like $2 more per duckling or something to get sexed vs. straight run.

Each male probably needs at least 3 females. Even then during breeding season there could be fighting over a favorite or you could have one male that wants ALL the girls and doesn't want to share.

http://www.metzerfarms.com/