I went to the store for more chicks, came back with ducks

[21hens-incharge]

Thanks for the heads up on the b complex. I’ll grab some today.

I’m assuming it’s for use with chickens too.

Pics of the chickens. Rhode Island RedxWhite Leghorn mix.

Your chickens are not going to need it. Your ducks will need a lot of extra niacin (that B vitamin) because chicken chick starter does not have anywhere near enough for ducks to grow strong legs.

 

[BallsEleven]

Your chickens are not going to need it. Your ducks will need a lot of extra niacin (that B vitamin) because chicken chick starter does not have anywhere near enough for ducks to grow strong legs.

Gotcha.

Also, I severely underestimated their messiness with the water...

 

[Miss Lydia]

Boy they are very messy. This is one I use works great. Went to thrift store and found a broiler put pee pad over for tiny feet put waterer on top works great.

 

[BallsEleven]

Boy they are very messy. This is one I use works great. Went to thrift store and found a broiler put pee pad over for tiny feet put waterer on top works great. View attachment 2141185

Damn, that’s a great idea! Thanks! And I’ve got the perfect cheapo container in mind to do it.

 

[EverythingDucks]

I suggest putting a cookie sheet and rack under the food and water to help the mess.

 

[BallsEleven]

I suggest putting a cookie sheet and rack under the food and water to help the mess.
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I guess necessity really is the mother of invention...or craftyness in y'alls case haha

 

[21hens-incharge]

Gotcha.

Also, I severely underestimated their messiness with the water...

I think we all underestimate how messy they can be.

I am working on a plan for less sog with their outside pool and water myself. If they are to messy my hubs will be a pain and try to force me to sell mine.

 

[BallsEleven]

I think we all underestimate how messy they can be.

I am working on a plan for less sog with their outside pool and water myself. If they are to messy my hubs will be a pain and try to force me to sell mine.

It should be much better once they join their chicken cousins in the coup with the hanging waterer.

 

[BallsEleven]

Another question I just thought of. How do you go about sexing a Pekin since colors won't differentiate between male and female?

 

[EverythingDucks]

Another question I just thought of. How do you go about sexing a Pekin since colors won't differentiate between male and female?

Drakes have a quite honk whereas females have a louder one. Males also have a drake feather:

You could also vent check them
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Sex-of-a-Baby-Duck