The mystery one that's black looks like a cayuga. EDIT: I just noticed that he's really brown, which could be a khaki.
Also, I notice that the store generally sells Pekin ducklings for eating at about 7-8 weeks old, but they're pretty small at that age. I'm guessing it's because they begin to grow their adult feathers at about that age and get really hard to pluck. You definitely want to get them before they grow pin feathers if you're using them for that purpose.
Like someone said before, Pekins don't have the same health issues that meat chickens and turkeys have and often live several years with no problem. Jumbo Pekins are prone to leg issues, but with a little TLC, they, too, can live a long life with few issues. So, you don't have to worry about slaughtering them young before they have health issues and if you want to keep them as pets that would be good, too.
Also, I notice that the store generally sells Pekin ducklings for eating at about 7-8 weeks old, but they're pretty small at that age. I'm guessing it's because they begin to grow their adult feathers at about that age and get really hard to pluck. You definitely want to get them before they grow pin feathers if you're using them for that purpose.
Like someone said before, Pekins don't have the same health issues that meat chickens and turkeys have and often live several years with no problem. Jumbo Pekins are prone to leg issues, but with a little TLC, they, too, can live a long life with few issues. So, you don't have to worry about slaughtering them young before they have health issues and if you want to keep them as pets that would be good, too.
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