Pekin?

[Lonnieandjess]

Is this a pekin? I’ve read that if their bills are a pinker color they might not be. Also one is a bit bigger then the other and they are the suppose to be the same age. I’m guessing they are about 2 weeks old? I have had them for 9 days now. Is there a need to worry if one is smaller? They don’t fight over food or anything. And go crazy if the other is out of their sight for a min.

 

[Isaac 0]

They look to be either a Pekin or a White Layer. I would say around 2-3 weeks old. I wouldn't worry too much if one is smaller then the other. Something we see a lot on here is birds with B3 deficiency, mostly due because they aren't being provided a supplementary source of Niacin into their diet or arent being fed a Duck specific feed, this is all too common of an occurrence with Pekins since they are such fast growers. What are you feeding them?

 

[Lonnieandjess]

Oh no.. i hope I got the right stuff. This is what I’m giving them and plus we give them a snack twice a day. Either green veggies or milworms. Them jokers love them things.

 

[Isaac 0]

Looks like you have the right stuff!

I'd suggest buying some brewer's yeast or nutritional yeast and add 1tabl per cup of feed for added measures as well. If you notice any leg problems start occurring, please post back and we can give you more instructions. Enjoy them while their small, they grow like weeds!

 

[Lonnieandjess]

Ok thanks so much!

 

[DuckyDonna]

Are you providing them grit? Since you're giving them treats other than duck food they need it for digestion. They are so pretty by the way!

 

[Miss Lydia]

If those are truly pink bills they are probably white layers. Beautiful little ones!