how? when? can I sex my pekin duckling? What to look for??

[neckringer]

Well how, when, what do I look for? Is it male or female? All I know is its a pekin

 

[Wifezilla]

Your first opportunity is around 5-6 weeks. Girls will QUACK, boys only make a peepy whisper. Your second opportunity is when they get their adult feathers. Drakes will develop a curly feather on their tail.

Jack (middle) is a drake. Can you see the drake feather in this pic?

 

[neckringer]

I am hoping for a gal but if not I will try again next year. I hope to hear some quacks then. Thank you

 

[Luvducks]

THANKS FOR THE INFO. I WAS WONDERING THE SAME THING. EVERYONE ON HERE IS SO HELPFUL. WE ALL HAVE TO LEARN!

 

[headred]

I vent sexed mine when I got them and that isn't too hard to do. Google it or look in a book like "Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks".....good picture!

 

[nettie]

my prkin starting quacking at only 2 1/2 weeks old. If it makes a more robust sound, something other than peeping, esp when you pick them up, you have a girl. If it only peeps, and never quacks, it's a boy. (up until 6 weeks plus, after that you can tell by the tail feathers, and a distinct difference in sound of voice.) I know it's hard to tell if you only have one duck or if they all make the same noise. Just know, if it's a boy, it will not attempt to quack when still little.

 

[Fancie]

when do ducks (like pekins) get their adult plumage??

 

[nettie]

they starte getting it around week 4, and will continue to get it until about week 8 or so.

 

[mandolinmama]

I learn so much from you peeps on here. Thank you!