Male Pekin duck has flown the coop

[Darlamae725]

I inherited a pair of Pekins male and female. They had been kept in a tiny area prior. I have quite a large pen, but after mating, my male has flown away. I’ve read that they don’t fly. I’ve found him on posted private and unattended property, I located the owner and she insists it’s her last duck (a female) that she released there with four others (since taken by predators) over a year ago. This duck (definitely a drake) answered to me when I called from afar and headed toward me. I do not have permission to retrieve him. Can anyone tell me if there is a chance that he would return home? It’s about two miles away.

 

[sourland]

Hard to believe that a Pekin was able to fly and get that far away. If it is him there is a possibility that he may return.

 

[Darlamae725]

Hard to believe that a Pekin was able to fly and get that far away. If it is him there is a possibility that he may return.

Yes! Everything that I’ve read is to the contrary regarding flying. He may have been taken, but I live in such a secluded area, on a dirt road, I didn’t think that likely. I wish that I could go and get him, he’s thinned out a lot and the thought of predators is heartbreaking.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

I have to agree with @sourland. We have a pair of Mallard hens, unlike our larger Rouen/Pekin ducks who are to large to fly. Our Mallard hens who have no trouble flying around the yard, seem to not fly away. I like to think they are happy where they are at and choose not to fly off.

Best of luck with your Pekin, I hope he returns home safe to you.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Enjoy your time here!

 

[Darlamae725]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

I have to agree with @sourland. We have a pair of Mallard hens, unlike our larger Rouen/Pekin ducks who are to large to fly. Our Mallard hens who have no trouble flying around the yard, seem to not fly away. I like to think they are happy where they are at and choose not to fly off.

Best of luck with your Pekin, I hope he returns home safe to you.

Thank you!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! I hope your male returns soon.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, Welcome to BYC! sounds like a white mallard. There are white mallards that can fly. He may be off searching for a female and return with a brown friend.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I hope your drake returns safely