New Baby ducks!! need help!

[Caitiev10]

My friend bought 6 ducklings March 27th and just gave me two of them today.. I have no idea how old they are or what type of duck they will be...
can anyone tell me how old and what type?
thank you!!

 

[Texag87]

They look like a two week old Pekin and a two week old Rouen.

 

[Caitiev10]

They look like a two week old Pekin and a two week old Rouen.

Do you know how long it takes for them to imprint on you?

 

[Isaac 0]

I'd say a two week old Pekin and Rouen.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do you know how long it takes for them to imprint on you?

They may never “imprint” like when they pop out of the egg and see You for the first time but if you spend a lot of time with them they will come to see you as their caretaker. Give them time and let them get use to you. When I have new duckling my dh an I sit on the floor with them let them run around they usually end up coming and laying next to us. Treats like thawed little green peas and dried meal worms go a long way in making friends too.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Be sure to keep them off of slick surfaces they can get leg injuries and feed them a good feed that is formulated for all poultry so they have the best start in life.

 

[Caitiev10]

Be sure to keep them off of slick surfaces they can get leg injuries and feed them a good feed that is formulated for all poultry so they have the best start in life.

What else is there treat wise? And I have them laying and cuddling on my chest right now the little Pekin is sleeping and the Rouen is right next to him. I got duck feed from the store but they don’t seem to like that? I added some water in it to make it softer but they still won’t eat that

 

[DucksOhio]

Did you get duckling food or adult duck food? Duckling food should be about 22-24% protein and crumbled. You could also try purée of thawed frozen peas and water.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Treats should be only 10% of their daily diet. Making a warm mash may help. What ever you feed them other than their starter they will need chick grit.

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-ultimate-list-of-duck-treats-and-supplements.242460/