Duck Journal

[Sweetfolly]

Yep. I vote Magpie and Pekin.

I lost my Jumbo Pekin, "The Mighty Zelda" over the winter. She was about 6 years old, and had the most character of ANY duck I've ever had - she was just hilarious, and everyone's favorite. I miss her dearly. I've been thinking about getting a couple regular Pekins (Zelda always had painful arthritis issues because she was SO heavy, so I'm leery of getting Jumbo's again as pets) to get some of that character back in my flock - although, I doubt any duck will ever live up to "The Mighty Zelda"!

 

[TorchwoodMindfreak]

Is there any chance of it being a buff? If it is a pekin that's fine I'll love it anyway. And with all these good testimonals they sound good lol. So magpie for the other, anyone have any experience with these?
The mighty zelda was a beautiful duck by the way, I love her face.

 

[aineheartsyou]

looks like pekin and magpie to me

 

[aineheartsyou]

I had a couple of yellow ducklings that i thought were pekin but the ended up being buff

but they had purplish/pink bills and feet instead of orange

 

[TorchwoodMindfreak]

I'm ordering them some firends but they won't be able to be shipped untill the 25th (From Metzer) Will these two be to big and rowdy for them to live in the same brooder? I planned to get the others next week but of course Metzer wont have harlequins untill the 25th

 

[aineheartsyou]

I would keep them separate for the first day or so to make sure they are good and strong before introducing them all

 

[mhwc56]

the dark duckling looks like the twin of the 1 i got my g'son today.....

 

[TorchwoodMindfreak]

Yeah he does lol. Man these little guys grow like weeds. Here they are today taking their bath, 11 days old.
Louis (pronounced louie) is the spotted one and cruise is the yellow one.

Cruise is definately the bigger braver one

Bottoms up!

Louis still won't put his head all the way under the water.

Shaking like a dog lol

 

[TorchwoodMindfreak]

Here's the rest of the new pics.
Out and about

I believe I can fly!

I love this pic

"What was that??"

Hey I can fly too!

 

[WalkerH]

Louis is so freaking cute! Makes me want to go out and get another ducklings. Have 2 Pekins right now, just a couple days old.