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Discussion in 'Ducks' started by classroomducks, Dec 16, 2009.

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  1. Dec 16, 2009 #1
    classroomducks

    classroomducks Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I put leg bands on the ducks today and got to hear their voices indivudually. I have 3 male pekins 3 female pekins and 2 female mallards. I think thats a pretty good ratio isnt it? Will that be workable or am I going to need to get rid of one of the males? What do you guys think? The pekins can mate with the mallards too right? So thats 5 girls for 3 boys?
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2009 #2
    pardygwyn

    pardygwyn Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I'd rehome a male, myself, just because the mallard girls are going to be a lot smaller. But the numbers are close enough that it's up to you!
     
  5. Dec 17, 2009 #3
    TennesseeTruly

    TennesseeTruly Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have 3 Pekin males and 3 females and I haven't had any problems. Each of my males have selected their favorite female. I don't plan on getting rid of any of my males and if there happens to be any problems in the future, I'll just get more females. I love them all.

    Laurie
     

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