Pekin Duck Club!

[quakingtons]

Hi I am a first time duck owner and my 2-3 week pekin Daisy has a reddish wing, I found the same on her brother toby and just wanted to make sure it was normal and didn't have to do with allergies or something like that. Any thoughts are useful. thanks

 

[nate1the1great1]

It's just her skin LOLOLOL nothing to worry about every single Pekin or white duck or any duck if you look at it has the same thing at that age

 

[ladyarabella]

I thort mine got sunburnt wen I first saw that pinkness

 

[Amiga]

What is the temperature in the brooder, how many siblings, and what is the bedding?

 

[BYfamily]

I would like to join. We've got a beautiful Pekin Pair. I'd like to introduce you to Ferdinand & Abigail!

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Also, I was wondering if/how to get my Abigail to sit on her eggs? She's laying one a day, but lays them out in the open. Suggestions please..or how to incubate?

 

[BYfamily]

Sorry my photo didn't load.

 

[pekinplease]

Yes, as cute as they are, dealing with new ducks can be ugly.

Keep the rouens separate till they are about the same size as the pekins. Introduce slowly, with supervision. Setting up an area where they can be side by side but separated by fence is a good approach.

Thank you Amiga, I was starting to worry about what I was going to do and if they were ever going to get along. I talk to them all together and give them treats at the same time moving from box to box to show equal love (even though my pekins are a tad bit more spoiled), so I will just keep trying. The rouens just want to be friends so badly, lol!

 

[adamsheather123]

Only two weeks old but thought I'd show you all my babies. Don't know sex yet. Speaking of which...how do you tell the difference? Can't wait to find out so we can name them.

 

[adamsheather123]

I know ducks need enough water to rinse out nostrils so I planned to have a pool or at least small dish of water. Can ducks use nipple waterers for drinking water purposes? I'm a touch confused on the whole water thing. Help!!!

 

[Amiga]

I know ducks need enough water to rinse out nostrils so I planned to have a pool or at least small dish of water. Can ducks use nipple waterers for drinking water purposes? I'm a touch confused on the whole water thing. Help!!!

My understanding is that technically, yes they can be trained to use nipple waterers. Seems to me, though, that since they cannot rinse their heads with them, you need head washers also. Perhaps the nipple waterers splash less than other types, I don't know. I have found having a watering platform or watering station resolves wet bedding.

What might be another reason to use nipple waterers than to reduce spillage?