Duck Suggestions Welcome

[Corbdee]

I have pekins and welsh harlequins and I do love my pekins the best, but my husband says never again. Because they're such heavy birds they have issues with their legs sometimes, and might be more prone to bumblefoot. They need extra niacin when they're babies because their bodies just grow so fast and they could develop splay leg or pigeon toe. They are sweet and have wonderful personalities. I adore my pekins, but I might choose white layers if I was going for a second round, because they are about half the size yet similar in appearance and personality, from what I've heard. Also, my pekins eat and poop about 3 times that of my welsh harlequins, who are also beautiful and sweet birds. There are so many amazing duck breeds to choose from. Have fun!

Just read this...I agree with that

 

[CHlCKEN]

True, but almost every Pekin I've ever kept or hatched have had serious or even fatal health problems. They are typically raised as a meat bird because of their heftiness. They tend to have joint issues and niacin deficiencies as I've seen. But yes, they are definitely a very friendly and adorable breed with huge, heartwarming personalities. It makes it so much sadder when you lose them.

Mine have never aged past two so I wouldn’t know