rehomed ducks beaks and feet

[Flockincrazy]

I just received 2 pekin ducks and there beaks and feet are very pail compared to the other pekins I have does anyone know why and what i can do about it

 

[Flyinbolts]

Some are pale and some aren't. Nothing wrong just different lineage and such.

 

[Flockincrazy]

Some are pale and some aren't. Nothing wrong just different lineage and such.

Good i got 2 sets of rehomed ducks with in a week i got 2pekins from one person the pail ones and 2pekins and 2rouens from another and the second set of pekins there feet and beaks are electric orange i was just worried that the pail ones were not getting enough of something thank you I can breath now its so bad that I worry so much I just want them to be healthy

 

[Flyinbolts]

Give this a read.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pekin-duck-bill-colors-white-vs-yellow.182456/

 

[Flockincrazy]

Give this a read.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pekin-duck-bill-colors-white-vs-yellow.182456/

Thanks

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

they could be white layers as well

 

[Flyinbolts]

they could be white layers as well

There's also genes within the pekin line that will cause the look.
Layers are generally more in your face pink thank any pekin I've seen - this has been my experience at least.

 

[Flockincrazy]

The pail ones one is a drake and one is a duck and the 2 with bright beaks are drakes

 

[TomCahalan]

Ducks store vitamin A and other carotenes in their bills and skin. Storage capacity is genetic, which is why some breeds typically have golden bills whereas others have pink bills.

As the laying season progresses, many ducks start to get dark spots on their bills, eventually the whole bill might turn a dark green as their supply is used up. The legs may also become noticably paler. This is perfectly fine and normal, the resources are going to make bright golden egg yolks.

If your ducks have pink bills it is probably genetic (low capacity for storing vitamins) but it could be poor nutrition (unused capacity). Either way, I wouldn't worry about it; your birds will catch up on their own eventually. If you are worried, you can feed them shredded carrots, egg yolks, or leafy greens.

 

[Flockincrazy]

I just got all of the pekins that I have right now 1drake and 1duck from a friend of mine and 2drakes from someone else i was just worried cause the ones i got from my friends are the ones with the pail beaks and feet and I love them to pieces but they are not exactly the best at taking care of animals so I just wanted to make sure I didn't need to give them supliments thanks so much