Pekin Duck

This breed may be available for future dates. The table below shows availability for the next several weeks. Click here to show all hatch dates for this season. Please note you will select a ship date during the checkout process.

What ago do you recommend having Pekin ducks out of brooder and outside? Trying to math it up so I know when I want delivered
Ducklings need to remain under the heat source for 4-6 weeks. During this time, they will replace the soft, downy feathers with natural feathers. Once the natural feathers are in, the ducklings can go without the brooder heat.

Approximately how old will Pekins be when they start laying eggs?
A Pekin hen will start to lay eggs when she is 5 to 6 months old.

Does this breed make good pets?
Yes, Pekins are an excellent duck breed as pets. They are quite calm and friendly.

How old are the ducks when delivered?
They are hatched and shipped on the same day. They can take 2-3 days to arrive so they will be no more than 3 days old when you get them.

Will this breed set on and hatch her eggs?
Pekins are not a broody breed, they are not considered good mothers. We suggest Khaki Campbells, Silver Appleyard, Rouen, and Welsh Harlequins as excellent breeds to hatch eggs.

Do you have a guarantee on female ducks?
We have a 90% sexing guarantee on all the sexed breeds we sell.

How can you tell a male Pekin duck from the females.
It can take several weeks before you are able to identify males. They will have a curl on their tail feathers.

How big are Pekin Ducks on delivery?
They are newly-hatched ducks, so they will be small upon delivery.

Under average conditions, what would be the average amount of eggs from Pekin duck be in a year's time?
The average egg production of White Pekin ducks is 140-220 eggs/year.