Pekin Duck Club!

[chickensnewtome]

I thought I would post some pics of my girls and boys.First is my healthy girl, Then my hurt girl, Then my two boys. One boy has a bigger rear end, not sure if you can see that, But that is because he was attacked by a dog not to long ago.

 

[3acres]

Great pic!

Thank you! I appreciate it!

 

[luckycharm96]

Thank you for your help much appreciated! I have one more question though I am not sure if you can answer but, I have a golden feathered duck and I'm sure she is a hen because she quacks so loud. She resembles a Golden 300 Hybrid duck but also looks much like a Buff Orpington Duck. I put a picture of her in the Orpington forum but no one has answered and I've noticed many questions going unanswered throughout the thread so I figured you guys could help me? Can I put up a couple pictures of her? She's the same age as my Pekin Duck his name is Chandler and well her name is Joey. Can you help me identify what kind of duck she is?

 

[chickery-do]

I thought I would post some pics of my girls and boys.First is my healthy girl, Then my hurt girl, Then my two boys. One boy has a bigger rear end, not sure if you can see that, But that is because he was attacked by a dog not to long ago.

m glad it worked but Yes you will have to get mote girls or lose the guy,sorry

 

[chickery-do]

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I do add scratch feed to the top of pans, along with grit (I haven't offered it free will yet because of their housing situation at the present time, but that will change in the next couple of days). I only sprinkle a handful of scratch feed on each pan, as kind of a treat. Maybe that's why they eat it so excitedly! Give it a try with the ducks to encourage them.

I do wash their 4 pans everyday, letting the pans air dry. I wash dishes by hand, anyways, so it's no big deal to me to wash the birds' pans, too... just do them last. I don't have a dishwasher (by choice), because it's just me and my hubby (though hubby likes to dirty dishes like no other... he's the one that I have to clean up after more than the birds!).

I use about the same amount of feed using the fermented feed as I would dry feed, but it's not wasted nearly the amount it was before I started with the fermented. They eat it all, and none is spilled. I have my finisher feed that I'm using for the fermented feed, because I have more birds on that grade of feed, but have 9 birds still on the grower feed, and they're still on dry feed, and they spill it all over the place. Two more weeks, and they'll ALL be on the finisher... for a couple of weeks... then the older birds will be on layer feed, and I'll convert over to it for the fermented feed. I'll take some of the mother to start the layer feed so I don't have to wait for it to "bloom", and still have the finisher for the younger birds.

They do like it! But it is work. But I love the idea of using up the crumbs that are left in their feeders, and the bag. I just felt bad when I went 2 days w/o food. I couldn't force them to eat it. When I still have half a bag of feed of theirs to finish. Should I let it go further next time I trug it w/ them?

 

[chickery-do]

Thank you for your help much appreciated! I have one more question though I am not sure if you can answer but, I have a golden feathered duck and I'm sure she is a hen because she quacks so loud. She resembles a Golden 300 Hybrid duck but also looks much like a Buff Orpington Duck. I put a picture of her in the Orpington forum but no one has answered and I've noticed many questions going unanswered throughout the thread so I figured you guys could help me? Can I put up a couple pictures of her? She's the same age as my Pekin Duck his name is Chandler and well her name is Joey. Can you help me identify what kind of duck she is?

I'm sorry but I don't know ducks that well. only having a pekin

 

[luckycharm96]

Another picture of my Chandler!

 

[Laci7210]

I will see if I can get a good pic tomorrow or Sunday.. When I go to get a pic they probably won't do it though haha. They still aren't te sweetest duckies but they are definantly getting better!!! I kind of think that the peas tied with their love for their pool!

I did get a picture and I started a thread called 'post pics of your ducks!' with some pictures. But I got a pic of them actually eating that I will put on this thread or my thread once I get time on the computer.

 

[countrygirl74]

Hello again everyone! Gosh! I had to catch up a lot!! Anywho. I have a quick question! My three Pekins have attracted a drake mix (pekin/mallard) and one of my girls keep chasing him AWAY. Why does she do this and is it normal? My one drake is completely calm and is actually more mellow. Any answer will be appreciated! Thanks!

Hmmm... I don't know... maybe Amiga will check in on here as she has lots of experience. My ducks have never done that - they seem to welcome our drake. Have your ducks all grown up together?

I'm so glad the whole crew loved it'! For me it has been a hit w/ the chickens but the ducks went 2 days w/o eating! I can't figure why they would not eat it but if they want their feed in pellet form then so be it! My only concern is having to wash so many bowls. I do find that the down side. Do you wash yours or do you just refill them? By morning I find the bowl empty that had been filled that morning. I also make sure that there's plenty to eat when I put them down for the night. I am glad I have a 5 gal pal. I use the small one w' me when I lock them up to make sure their all set for the night.

I only wash the bowls every several months. There's really no need unless you live somewhere that it's super moist and might have to deal with mold, etc. The chickens completely clean their feeders and if the ducks have any dried up leftovers, I'll just dump it out for the chickens to scratch for and re-fill the ducks' bowl. As for the ducks, they seem to be a little more of picky eaters than the chickens, but they will eat when they get hungry. They also seem to like it more sloppy - could try that... drop a bunch of peas or chopped romaine in it...

Question: I see all these duck pictures of them laying on couches and beds. Don't your ducks poop alot? My question is that my ducks poop is always wet and splatters. Is that consistency normal? I know this is gross but I am just curious lol thank you!

The people on here who have house ducks use diapers on their ducks, or they are just probably using an old towel while they spend a little time with them. I have noticed that when the ducks are on fermented feed, their poo is much more solid, thus eliminating the watery burts - LOL

Well we did a small introduction between one girl and one boy last night. He chased her around a bit then she submitted and things went ok. I only let this go on for about an hour. He would chase her every 15 mins or so. His brother was highly mad at me tho

. I would hate to separate the boys or get rid of any of my ducks. Maybe I should think about getting more females? I am glad all things went good with my two tho. Thanks for the advice!

Yes, you should get several more girls and then the boys will have enough to go around.

 

[chickensnewtome]

What is fermented feed? Should I consider this with my ducks, they are only on Layer pellets.