Pekin Duck Club!

[DenverDucky]

Thanks I'm a mama of 2 white crested ducks and I'm loving every moment of it! I never would have thought having ducks would be as awesome as it is right now. I love them more and more every day! I had a question tho is it normal for ducks to pant like dogs do? Cause mine have been doing it a lot more lately. They always have water so I know it's not that just not sure what it means. Thanks for your help and I'm so glad there is a place for all us duck/chicken people out there. I thought I was the only one who was crazy about their ducks like I am.

Welcome! Are your duckies crested pekins? The are so cute! My duck pants like that sometimes, even when she has water. I heard that like dogs ducks pant to cool themselves off.

I love my ducks! This is Mr.Peabody and Sweetpea the best white crested ducks in the world! I'm one happy mama

Beautiful!

 

[whitecreastmom]

Yes they are white crested Peking ducks, that's why they have the poofs on there heads! I think that's what makes them so special to me cause I'm different so we make a perfect pair!

 

[DenverDucky]

Yes they are white crested Peking ducks, that's why they have the poofs on there heads! I think that's what makes them so special to me cause I'm different so we make a perfect pair!

Just wondering, you said they are white crested ducks, which is a breed of it's own. They are so beautiful! Are they from a feed store?

 

[misschickenlittle]

DenverDucky - no i have not named them... I can't! They actually belong to my 3 children and they are waiting to know if they are boys or girls! That makes a WORLD of difference to them! Lol!! At what age can you normally tell??

 

[whitecreastmom]

Just wondering, you said they are white crested ducks, which is a breed of it's own. They are so beautiful! Are they from a feed store?

 

[whitecreastmom]

They are white crested ducks but I have been told that they are a member of the Pekin family the only difference is the poof. I could be wrong cause I don't know anything about them, it's a learning experience that I'm loving. I got them from a hatchery. They are tame and love to snuggle with me. They love to sleep in bed with me but that a special occasion. They love to eat everything from bananas to carrots, peas, super soft potatoes ( I buy cans of mix veggies salt free) dried mealworms, live worms, clovers and dandelions are their favorite. They follow me where ever I go ad after a log day at work they are the only thing I can't wait to get home to. They wag there tail feathers we talk to each other and have dinner together and then go for a after dinner walk. They are going to have a very happy life with there own personal pond in the back yard and lots of land for them to go where try please. At what age can I move them outside? I got a chicken coop built that is now going to be a duck house so it's safe for them.

 

[misschickenlittle]

Waiting for their swim time!!! So sweet!!

Well I've tried twice to embed my picture and it's not working... So try later!

 

[chickery-do]

My ducks were given to me and for the first 3 days I let them be (I read that somewhere in here) and when I would pick them u[ they would scream like going to Slater. 6 weeks. I sit w/ them as much as possible but I can't be there all day! I do have a life. Right now I love them and find this interesting but I really wish I could get hatchery duck!
I heard at Tractor S. that now my poop compost isn't as good. I used to have just chic. Now I will have them tog. they said that ducks have high acid. Only good for some plants.

IS THIS TRUE?​

 

[johari]

Well, i think at least one of my ducks may be a male. So for now their names are Jemima, Juniper and Jasper.

 

[misschickenlittle]

I think I have 2 drakes and 1 hen... Guess we need to get another hen since my children will be so upset with me if I get rid of one of their ducks! Anyone in MO have a young hen to get rid of??