Is this a drake feather?

[Maddog_photog]

I have two 5-week old Pekin ducks, which I thought would be too young for Drake feathers. Is this a drake feather?

 

[Mylied]

No. Too young. Just a wonky feather.

 

[Maddog_photog]

No. Too young. Just a wonky feather.

Whew! So there’s still hope for two hens!?

 

[Mylied]

Whew! So there’s still hope for two hens!?

Sure. Any quacking yet?

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

If they are still peeping, probably drakes.

 

[Maddog_photog]

Sure. Any quacking yet?

Yes, one kinda had a HONK sound, the other has a peep. Kind of a raspy peep. But a peep nonetheless.

 

[Maddog_photog]

If they are still peeping, probably drakes.

Eww I was hoping for two hens. Oh well.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

By five weeks hens should be quacking some. Kind of peep, peep quax. If you have only peeps probably drakes.

 

[Mylied]

Yes, one kinda had a HONK sound, the other has a peep. Kind of a raspy peep. But a peep nonetheless.

I wouldn't totally give up hope but most likely you have one of each. Drakes aren't bad compared to most male animals. They're quiet and not usually aggressive. They just like to mate a lot.

 

[Maddog_photog]

Sure. Any quacking yet?

I’m awaiting the arrival of two straight run mallards. What do I do re: mating issues if one or, God forbid, BOTH are drakes?