Pekin Duck Club!

[OldMissionChick]

Thanks!

I'm still struggling with the water/food issue.   They run out of water really quickly while still creating a huge mess.  With my nipple solution I know they won't die of thirst.  Right now I leave both the nipple waterer there all the time, then clean water in the purple device at night (after feeding) and in the morning (after feeding).

I'm concerned if I leave food in their home they might run out of the water they can put their bills in.  Right now they can only eat in the morning, around 5:30pm and when I put my chicks to sleep ~ 9:00pm.   Three feedings a day, is it enough?  I know some people say food should be available all the time for ducklings.

Our ducks & chickens had access to food & water 24/7 in the brooder. Now that they are outside and almost 6 months old I keep the food & water out of the coop. This winter when their waterer will need to be in the coop I will have it setting in a stand up shower piece for 1) attempt to keep the bedding dry & 2) keep the floor from rotting.

 

[duckies1230]

JoJo is absolutely adorable. He looks great. Awesome you're having a boy!! Is Ryleigh excited?

She is, I say its me n her baby and she kisses my tummy. She's too little to completely understand but I explained she's still my only girl and won't have to share her stuff since the baby's a boy and I know she's happy about that! Lol

 

[duckies1230]

And thank you DebsFlock and JLynnsDuckies for asking about JoJo and thee congratulations. Its very appreciated! It makes me feel special. Lol.

 

[cluckylady812]

Our female, Loretta, has begun laying! She lays every single day usually two, occasionally one, but one day laid 3 and one was HUGE. What is the normal laying patttern for Pekins?

 

[cluckylady812]

Here is a pic of her eggs

 

[duckies1230]

Here is a pic of her eggs

Holy crap!! Look at the size of that egg! Poor Duckie that's like having a 100 lb baby.

 

[Julie Birb]

She is, I say its me n her baby and she kisses my tummy. She's too little to completely understand but I explained she's still my only girl and won't have to share her stuff since the baby's a boy and I know she's happy about that! Lol

That is so sweet. Bless her for doing that. And it's cute you told her she's still your only girl.

 

[Julie Birb]

And thank you DebsFlock and JLynnsDuckies for asking about JoJo and thee congratulations. Its very appreciated! It makes me feel special. Lol.

You are Sweetie. We appreciate you and your updates.

 

[duckies1230]

Sorry soon many but, JoJo was posing for the camera, these are just a few. He was having so much fun! and I had to include the picture of him and Ryleigh running through the yard, luckily they are becoming close friends. I have his little area in the kitchen and I've been finding her out there with him! Its cute!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sorry soon many but, JoJo was posing for the camera, these are just a few. He was having so much fun!

and I had to include the picture of him and Ryleigh running through the yard, luckily they are becoming close friends. I have his little area in the kitchen and I've been finding her out there with him! Its cute!

Beautiful pics love the one of Ryleigh and JoJo.