Pekin Duck Club!

[Julie Birb]

Just some updated photos of Merry and Pippin. They're getting much bigger!

Oh, they are so cute. And sweet little thing sits in your lap. I'd love that. Innocent little big babies.

 

[JLynnsDuckies]

Good morning!

 

[Julie Birb]

Good morning!

Eeee, good morning to you too, you sweet angel.

 

[JLynnsDuckies]

This is the second time during our play session outside that we have attracted a pair of eagles. Ugh. The first time, the ducklings spotted them before I did! They circled in the sky a few times and then flew rather close and fought just above our heads. Too close for comfort if you ask me. Needless to say I herded them back into the safety of the house without complaint. So for now we are limited to 20 minute sessions. I will be really happy when their run is done and they can play safely. Anyone else have some brave eagles scoping out their ducks? I'm assuming there's not much I can do about it but have a covered run and constant supervision outside the run. Ugh. No free rangeing for my babies.

 

[MerryPippin]

I have not let my ducklings play outside of the coop, and I won't until they're fully grown. We don't have eagles here, just hawks, but it still a big risk. But yes, Julie Bird, they will sit on your lap!

 

[CyndiD]

Hi, my 2 pekins r about 8 days old (drake & hen) my drake has been breathing w/his beak open (panting)? He is not laying under t/heat lamp & where he lays is only about 70° - 75°
Im wondering if this is a pekin trait. He is large & growing fast!. He lays near t/heat lamp at times, usually at night, but never directly under it. He is akready t/boss of t/rest of t/flock. He has attitude! I love his attitude. The 2 pekins i have r my first pekins!
Thanks

 

[duckies1230]

Aaaaw, they cuddle.  Sweet things.  I don't know why he would do that.  I hope there aren't moments of aggression towards her that happens sometimes.  Animals are a mystery.

I didn't have grit for them so I went to tractor supply and got a few things for them today and tried to cheer her up, they were playing in the tub and JoJo was diving under water n showing off she wouldn't get completely wet. They are total opposites but as I was cleaning their coop they were separated for about a minute and both were flipping out. They don't like being apart at all which is cute! But she seems better today, no moments on her back. I gotta be at work at 4:30 so I hope she's alright tonight. My hubby will feed and water them and that's all! Hopefully all goes well!

 

[duckies1230]

Hi, my 2 pekins r about 8 days old (drake & hen) my drake has been breathing w/his beak open (panting)? He is not laying under t/heat lamp & where he lays is only about 70° - 75°
Im wondering if this is a pekin trait. He is large & growing fast!. He lays near t/heat lamp at times, usually at night, but never directly under it. He is akready t/boss of t/rest of t/flock. He has attitude! I love his attitude. The 2 pekins i have r my first pekins!
Thanks

I have 2 Pekins and the one does the same thing so I guess its normal!

 

[CyndiD]

Ok, great, thanks for ur reply.

 

[JLynnsDuckies]

I have not let my ducklings play outside of the coop, and I won't until they're fully grown. We don't have eagles here, just hawks, but it still a big risk. But yes, Julie Bird, they will sit on your lap!

I'm always out there with them and they always stay near me or I should say follow me everywhere. Its just a bummer because aside from putting them in at night I was hoping to free range them a few hours a day. I have to admit the eagles are a beautiful sight though! They just need to find their snack somewhere else!!