drakes curved tail

[crissycriss]

What age do male pekins get there curved tail feather?never had males before. thanks in advance.

 

[Ilovemyduckies]

I think it can be anytime really. I used to have three 3 month old males that still had not gotten their curled tails. Although, I have a 6 week old duckling that looks like its feathers are curling. I'm still not sure, but that's what it looks like.

 

[crissycriss]

Thank you.I adore my ducks they all have such loving personalities.

 

[Lute]

I had a Pekin that threw a drakes curl at 8 months.

 

[crissycriss]

Thanks some are so much larger than the others i was wondering if they could be males.

 

[Lute]

More than likely. Drakes tend to be larger than the hens. Mine isn't bigger by much (maybe 2-3 lb but it's still noticeable).