New to ducks

[Rhensley]

Hello I'm new to this site and new to owning ducks I just got 2 ducks they are peeking ones that lay eggs I can't tell if they are male of female they seem to be having trouble walking idk if its there feet from being big or from where one fell down on its back down the steps the day we got it

 

[Stipenvlerk]

They look lovely!
You have to wait a little to find out if they are male or female…

How is your setup?

 

[Rhensley]

They look lovely!
You have to wait a little to find out if they are male or female…

How is your setup?

I have them set up in an old room down in our basement I have a kiddy pool with the bedding they need the food and water and there heat lamp

 

[sourland]

At this age gender ID is nearly impossible. As they mature hens develop a loud quacking voice and drakes a more whispery voice. Drakes also develop a tail curl. Do an on site search on 'niacin deficiency ducklings' and see it that is what you are dealing with. Good luck with them.

 

[Rhensley]

At this age gender ID is nearly impossible. As they mature hens develop a loud quacking voice and drakes a more whispery voice. Drakes also develop a tail curl. Do an on site search on 'niacin deficiency ducklings' and see it that is what you are dealing with. Good luck with them.

Thats what most people tell me is there quaking or the size of the beek

 

[Miss Lydia]

Pekins need Niacin in their diet to have strong legs mainly because they grow so fast. You can use Nutritional yeast 1 tab over 1 cup of feed or liquid B complex 1/2 mil to start over feed or tasty treat like mealworms. Feeding anything other than their starter they will need chick grit.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/
Precious little ones.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined! Adorable ducklings!!

 

[Rhensley]

Pekins need Niacin in their diet to have strong legs mainly because they grow so fast. You can use Nutritional yeast 1 tab over 1 cup of feed or liquid B complex 1/2 mil to start over feed or tasty treat like mealworms. Feeding anything other than their starter they will need chick grit.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/
Precious little ones.

Thank you I will have to get some they have been growing so fast I got them on the 31st of March

 

[rjmyooper]

So cute! Read everything here and ask questions. Everyone is very helpful, IMO.

 

[Rhensley]

Thank you I got them on the 31st of March