Wives for my Pekin Drakes

[abrooks99]

I have three ducks I basically rescued as ducklings. They’re Pekins (yes I somehow survived what I call “attack of the niacin deficiency” months), and unfortunately it wound up 2 drakes and 1 hen. With the ideal drake to hen ratio I clearly need more hens. But I would really prefer to NOT get more Pekins. Don’t get me wrong, they’re adorable, but not sure I want more of them. Is there another breed of duck that would be large enough to endure the drake’s mating antics/size? (I’m not breeding, just eating the eggs.)

 

[Canadian Wind]

Rouen are a large breed, you might feel comfortable with those.

Don't let off on the niacin though. Pekin need extra their whole lives to ensure they don't develop problems.

 

[KathiQuacks]

Any medium to heavy-weight hens should be large enough. Some more common breed options are Anconas, Cayugas, Buff Orpingtons, Rouens, Silver Appleyards, and my personal favorites, Saxonies and Swedishes.

 

[The Moonshiner]

I was thinking Rouen also but why they gotta be "wives" I think the boys would prefer girlfriends more. They won't feel so trapped in.

 

[abrooks99]

Rouen are a large breed, you might feel comfortable with those.

Don't let off on the niacin though. Pekin need extra their whole lives to ensure they don't develop problems.

Oh, I haven’t. I’ve finally nailed down the amount they need. We’ve gone two months without issues. Those first few months were just a ton of trial and error, felt like we would never get it right. lol

 

[abrooks99]

I was thinking Rouen also but why they gotta be "wives" I think the boys would prefer girlfriends more. They won't feel so trapped in.

Let’s go with “harem.” Tbh though… these dudes are way more attached than the hen. I think she’d be happy for them to leave her well enough alone! Hahaha

 

[abrooks99]

Any medium to heavy-weight hens should be large enough. Some more common breed options are Anconas, Cayugas, Buff Orpingtons, Rouens, Silver Appleyards, and my personal favorites, Saxonies and Swedishes.

Amazing! Thank you!

 

[The Duck Ladie]

Any heavyweight breeds and most medium weight would probably work fine. Rouens and very comparable in size. Also Silver appleyard, Saxony, Cayuga, Swedish.