When do ducklings reach their adult size and weight?

[Michael P]

I am raising my first group of home-grown Welsh Harlequins. They are 3 1/2 weeks old now, and everything is going well. At what age can I expect them to be at their adult weight? I don't mean sexual maturity or adult plumage, just size.

Thanks!

 

[Simply Oblivious]

I think 8 weeks is about when most ducks reach full size?

 

[Farm Yard Fun]

My new White Crested ducklings are now 6 weeks old and they are pretty much fully grown, I think. They grew a lot faster than my runners did. I'm pretty sure my runners were full grown at 7 or 8 weeks, but that was last year so I'm not positive. It might depend on the breed of duck.

 

[Michael P]

Thanks, I was guessing about 8-10 weeks, but have read as much as 12 weeks. It probably does vary by breed.

 

[CayugaJana]

I would agree 8 weeks is a good guess for welsh harlequins. Any pictures?!?!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I always figured 12 weeks for my scovies they mature slower.

 

[Michael P]

The first photo is the first two ducklings to hatch at 24 hours old. The second is of all eight during their first swim at about 1 week. And the third is when they went outside for the first time at about 2 weeks. I call these my first home grown ducklings because they are the first to be hatched from the adults I purchased as ducklings last year. The only exception is one drake? duckling I got from a breeder who has stock unrelated to mine.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[Sarkchick]

What cutie pies

 

[Miss Lydia]

Aww

 

[Jpat]

Your pictures are adorable!