What to do with male ducklings once they hatch?

[Magnolia Ducks]

Hmmmm a duck with a speculum. Does it know how to use it?​

 

[Miss Lydia]

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

I just envision a drake running around with a speculum rasping vent vent vent. Giggling uncontrollably.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I just envision a drake running around with a speculum rasping vent vent vent. Giggling uncontrollably.

LOL! ROTFL! - I bit into the carpet!
I was not aware that there is a medical instrument called speculum, i meant the speculum feathers of the drake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speculum_feathers

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I learned something new today: »Speculum is Latin for "mirror"« and there are a lot of Specula around here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speculum

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

I was only aware of the instrument not the feathers. Gender thing

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I was only aware of the instrument not the feathers. Gender thing

Absolutely correct! - I didn't even think about the instrument for a second.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

But it was FUNNY!!! (Still giggling about that drake...)

 

[Saigey]

Hi all!
I’ve got seven runners in the incubator and 14 days left until hatch day (January 11!). All the embryos seem viable and I can even feel the little “pops” they make when they kick! So precious!

Anyway, it’s been on my mind lately that not all of these little ones are necessarily going to be female. I only really need maybe one male from this batch. What should I do with the other males? Putting them down is an option, but, as this is my “first rodeo” with hatching my own, I’d like to hear if there’s other viable options.

What say you fine folk?

PS don’t flame me. I know it’s cruel, that’s why I’m asking for other options.

You can sell them cheaply on your local Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or maybe put up a flyer in your local Tractor Supply or feed store. I'm sure there are plenty of people looking for ducks without having to have them shipped!

 

[Saigey]

Live SCORPIONS!!!!! Who wants to mail that! YIKES