Is the price worth it?

[JoshuaBurke]

Is the price worth it?

My local feed store are selling peking ducks for $3.00 a piece. I was wondering is that a good price for the ducks?

 

[cavemanrich]

It is a STEAL,
How much less do you think they should be
Go get them while supply is good.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Jpat]

It is a STEAL,
How much less do you think they should be
Go get them while supply is good.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

x2!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

That price is so low that it almost seems suspicious. Usually ducklings sell here between 8-12 dollars.
Remember: Those ducklings will be straight run and you will end up with too many drakes.

 

[chickens really]

Only get them if Pekin is the breed you want..Also as mentioned Drakes will be a given..

 

[slordaz]

Is the price worth it?

My local feed store are selling peking ducks for $3.00 a piece. I was wondering is that a good price for the ducks?

dang they are usually 6 a piece here when they are in, I would grab as many as you can handle at that price, they are straight runs though so you may end up processing drakes

 

[chickens really]

At that price I'd still walk away because Pekin can have many health issues along with bad legs..Meat Birds .

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

Is the price worth it?

My local feed store are selling peking ducks for $3.00 a piece. I was wondering is that a good price for the ducks?

Pekins here are about $10-15 each at pet stores.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Time of year might be the reason they are 3 a piece many don’t want to have to brood or raise ducks in fall and winter. Be ready if you do buy any that you’ll have to be sure to give them quality feed and supplement with a good quality b complex or plain niacin to keep them from having leg issues. Many keep them as pets and love this breed so don’t let the fact that others say they are meat birds many do keep them as pets. And you can help to thwart leg issues by using what is rec. if you get any please be sure to post pics we love baby pictures.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Oh yes, one other thing: If they have a fleshy bill instead of a bright yellow/orange bill they are not Pekins but White Layers, like this:

That would in fact be a steal! White Layers are goofy as Pekins but don't suffer from leg and hip problems as they are bred for egg production and not for meat.