Pekin Duck Club!

[sukochickens]

awe!!! then what are quieter breeds for pets?

I've heard Welsh Harlequins are supposed to be pretty quiet and have good temperaments. I wanted to get a couple but I couldn't find any around here and didn't want to spend a fortune to order some online.

 

[Jdc361]

I've heard Welsh Harlequins are supposed to be pretty quiet and have good temperaments. I wanted to get a couple but I couldn't find any around here and didn't want to spend a fortune to order some online.

ok. i also heard Cayugas are quiet but i heard that their feathers turn white as they get older

is this true? do they change back during molt?

 

[Kaessa]

ok. i also heard Cayugas are quiet but i heard that their feathers turn white as they get older

is this true? do they change back during molt?

From the way I understand it, with each successive molt they have more white feathers. I'm actually looking forward to seeing what my Cayuga girl will look like as she gets older.

 

[Lyss]

Had to share more piccies. The babies have grown and are now out with the chickens, Muscovy and older female pekin.


Three Pekins with the Muscovy at the back. The Muscovy is quite timid and doesn't get to close.


Peas and corn are the best EVER.

My drake being the big suck up he is .


Grooming me


Having a scratch


About as close to me as the Muscovy gets.

 

[vyper]

My older Perkins are not taking to the 5week old Peking very well ? I want them all soon to be in the same pen ! The male seems to be the problem ! Maybe after he mates with the younger females it won't be a problem ? But they are to young yet ! Any ideas ?

 

[Kaessa]

My older Perkins are not taking to the 5week old Peking very well ? I want them all soon to be in the same pen ! The male seems to be the problem ! Maybe after he mates with the younger females it won't be a problem ? But they are to young yet ! Any ideas ?

Try separating the pen so the older ducks can see the younger ducks but not actually get to them. The drake can actually injure a 5 week old duckling, so you want to wait until they're full size before having them live in the pen together. If everyone gets a chance to know everyone else through a fence, the integration will go a lot smoother.

 

[Julie Birb]

Had to share more piccies. The babies have grown and are now out with the chickens, Muscovy and older female pekin.


Three Pekins with the Muscovy at the back. The Muscovy is quite timid and doesn't get to close.


Peas and corn are the best EVER.

My drake being the big suck up he is .


Grooming me


Having a scratch


About as close to me as the Muscovy gets.

They are all so cute. Lucky you get to touch them. will your Muscovy eventually become more tame towards you?

 

[gabriellecora]

Hi-

I am new to Pekins. We have 2 6 week old Pekins. My hope was both would be female, but I am thinking one is a male. I have a very vocal one (a deeper honk type sound) and one that still kinda cheeps (has never sounded much different as he/she gets older).

My question is-
I also have 6 hens. All 8 of these ladies (6 chickens 2 ducks) have been raised together from day one... They really hate being separated. However, if this duckling is a drake will he hurt the rest of them? Currently they all share a run but the ducks have their own house for nighttime. I just do not know what is best for them and would rather handle it sooner than later, if possible.

 

[Lyss]

They are all so cute. Lucky you get to touch them. will your Muscovy eventually become more tame towards you?

Not sure she has definitely gotten better. When she saw me she used to run away squeaking now she just stands back and watches me. I got her as an adult and she hadn't had any handling, hopefully one day she will come around. My drake is the most tame his a big smoocher.

Hi-

I am new to Pekins. We have 2 6 week old Pekins. My hope was both would be female, but I am thinking one is a male. I have a very vocal one (a deeper honk type sound) and one that still kinda cheeps (has never sounded much different as he/she gets older).

My question is-
I also have 6 hens. All 8 of these ladies (6 chickens 2 ducks) have been raised together from day one... They really hate being separated. However, if this duckling is a drake will he hurt the rest of them? Currently they all share a run but the ducks have their own house for nighttime. I just do not know what is best for them and would rather handle it sooner than later, if possible.

OMG babies! They grow so quick. You will find the one that is still peeping might possibly be a male. The ducks tend to develop a quack where as the drakes peep until they're adults then it turns into a raspy croak sort of thing. He may (if he is a he) harm your chickens. I had a drake I had to get rid of as he was aggressive and started to become aggressive with people, my current boy though couldn't care less about the chickens and is much more friendly towards people.

 

[kyexotics]

Had to share more piccies. The babies have grown and are now out with the chickens, Muscovy and older female pekin.


Three Pekins with the Muscovy at the back. The Muscovy is quite timid and doesn't get to close.


Peas and corn are the best EVER.

My drake being the big suck up he is .


Grooming me


Having a scratch


About as close to me as the Muscovy gets.

That's so cool! Our Pekins won't let us near them...Raised together with constant handling then one day, bamm, mob mentality took over...However, our Muscovies won't leave us alone!...With me, it's the best, I can sit with them and they'll be like bookends sitting next to me on steps or porch..The wife is another story, they really "like" her and want to be "very" close to her every moment and let little stand in their way...I've missed some classic youtube moments watching her around them...Downside is I had to fence in an acre for the chickens/ducks so she could work in yard without getting jumped by horny 15lb ducks! These are the boys, Pinky and Mr Stuff!