Pekin duckling twins

[Nova & Scotia Pekin Twins]

Hey everyone. I have and had pekin ducks for the last year.
I recently assited a duckling hatch and found a 2nd beak. We have twin pekin ducklings. They were attached to each other by the cord. The Twins we named Nova and Scotia are doing amazing
How rare is this ?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. No clue about ducks, sorry. These guys will be best placed to advise -
http://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

 

[drumstick diva]

Not so rare to have twin embyros but a rarity for them both to thrive. Its so crowded in one egg that it often leads to both passing before hatch. Congratulations. Were they able to hatch on their own, or did they reguire some assistance?

 

[Nova & Scotia Pekin Twins]

The top duckling pipped but I offered some assistance on and off. I became concerned and decided it was time to get him out after he was the last egg of 15. Then i seen the 2nd beak and waisted no time getting them out.
But I did stop for pics when I was sure the bottom duckling had air.
They are both thriving and doing amazing. They had there first swim in the big tub tonight and washed and prenned. They are now almost the size of a newly hatched Duckling and they are 5 days old.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

That's awesome that both ducklings survived! Usually one or both of them die before hatch.

 

[MommaHen2Many]

Hey everyone. I have and had pekin ducks for the last year.
I recently assited a duckling hatch and found a 2nd beak. We have twin pekin ducklings. They were attached to each other by the cord. The Twins we named Nova and Scotia are doing amazing
How rare is this ?

ADORABLE!!!!

 

[Mylied]

I have no clue about how rare, but they sure are stinking cute! Congrats on your healthy twin ducklings.

 

[chickencheeper]

Are they still connected at this age?

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello​

Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

A good read:
http://articles.extension.org/pages/69065/feeding-chickens-for-egg-production
Current contest: Official BYC Coop Page Contest - Fall-Winter 2017