Female Pekin Ducklings

$8.80

These female Pekin ducklings are designed for homesteaders who want reliable egg production and tender meat in one bird. Raise them with regular handling, balanced feed, and safe outdoor space, and they’ll grow into calm, alert hens that lay 150–175 extra-large white eggs per year.

Egg production: Females lay 150 to 175 extra-large white eggs each year.
Temperament: Exceptionally friendly and docile with a calm presence around adults and children.
Adaptability: Comfortable in mixed flocks and known for being alert and responsive to potential threats.

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Quantity	Price
1 - 29	$8.80
30 - 124	$6.15
125 - 339	$4.85

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We cannot ship less than 3 ducklings per ship date. There is also a $25.50 charge for any order of less than 10 birds.
For especially large orders, feel free to contact us and benefit from our tiered pricing discounts.
All ducks are shipped as ducklings and can be delivered anywhere within the United States.
We will provide a full refund for any birds that arrive at their destination deceased, or that pass away within 24 hours of their arrival. See full return policy.

Pekin ducks are very docile and can grow quite large. The hens weigh around 9 lbs. Though female Pekin ducklings are much smaller and lighter than adult ducks, they grow quickly and gain substantial weight in a few months after hatching.

Temperament

Pekin ducks are very friendly, maybe even the friendliest breed of duck. They love to be petted by their owners, especially those raising them as pets or for egg production. Handling Pekin ducklings from an early age can help them become conditioned to being touched and handled as they grow older.

Despite their relatively noisy behavior, Pekin ducks are known for their adaptability and cautious nature. They are commonly raised alongside other duck breeds and poultry due to their generally friendly demeanor. Their cautiousness and alertness make them excellent free rangers, as they are quick to detect and respond to potential threats in their environment. This behavior helps them to stay safe and maintain their well-being in various outdoor settings.

Meat Production

Pekin ducks are a multi-purpose duck breed that produces decent eggs and meat. Their dark meat is an abundant protein source, known for its distinct, delicious flavor.

Pekin ducks are ready for slaughtering at around six weeks old. On average, the meat from a Pekin duck weighs approximately six pounds. Pekin ducks have a rapid weight gain, implying that their attributes make people raise them exclusively for meat.

These ducks are less expensive to raise for meat because they mature quickly, so you won’t spend much on duck feed. The influx of Pekin duck meat in restaurants and homesteads proves that Pekin ducks are terrific meat producers.

Egg Production

Our Pekin hens lay 150 to 175 eggs annually. These ducks are known to lay extra-large white eggs. Pekin hens start laying when they are between five and six months old. Like other poultry, cold weather affects their laying cycle. Decent lighting in the coop is crucial for providing your Pekin hens with enough daylight.

Interested in some of our other Pekin duck options? We also sell Male Pekin Ducklings that are especially great for meat!

* All Pekin Ducks Are Shipped as Ducklings*

Female Pekin Ducks FAQs

Female Pekins are classic dual‑purpose birds: they’re excellent for fast meat production and also lay a solid number of extra‑large white eggs. They’re ideal for homesteads that want both eggs and table birds, plus they’re usually very people‑friendly.

Most Pekin females start laying around 5–6 months of age, depending on diet, health, and daylight hours. Short days or cold weather can delay it a bit.

Females are the ones that do the classic “quack.” Compared to many other breeds, Pekin hens can be fairly vocal, especially when excited, hungry, or seeing you come with feed.

A mature Pekin female usually weighs 7–9 pounds. They grow quickly—most of the size gain occurs in the first couple of months—so they need high-quality feed and plenty of water access.

Compared to some heritage duck breeds, Pekins are not famous for broodiness or natural mothering. Some individual females will go broody and raise ducklings, but many never do.

Spec	Female Pekin Duck
Plumage coloring	Same pure white plumage with orange bill and legs; identical classic barnyard look.
Notable features	Full, rounded body with the same meat‑type build; primary producer in the flock for household egg needs.
Weight	7–9 lbs
Temperament	Equally friendly and social; often more vocal and expressive around people and flock mates.
Egg production (per year)	200–250 eggs per year with good management and at least 14+ hours of daylight.
Broodiness / Mothering	Low broodiness; hens rarely go broody, which helps keep egg production consistent across the season.
Primary uses	All‑purpose egg production (cooking, baking, frying), meat, and dependable everyday layer for small farms.
Ideal for	Backyard and homestead flocks that want reliable, high egg output from a friendly, easy‑to‑manage breed.

Pros	Cons
Meat machine: Fast-growing, heavy birds with ~6 lb of mild, tender meat each.	Can be pretty noisy, especially at feeding time or when excited.
Solid layers: about 125–225 big, rich eggs per year.	Heavy bodies = more feed, more mess, and more wear on wet ground.
Tame, docile, beginner-friendly; great for families and mixed flocks.	Not as lean as Muscovy and not as extreme-layer as top egg breeds.
Classic white “farm duck” look; very hardy in different climates.

Fast 3-5 Day Delivery

For most orders, we use USPS Priority Mail, which typically delivers within 1–3 days. We operate on a Monday hatching and shipping schedule, so that ducklings usually arrive before the weekend.

NPIP- Certified Hatchery

Healthy ducklings start here: as an NPIP-certified hatchery, we carefully monitor and test every bird for disease so your ducklings arrive bright-eyed, energetic, and ready to thrive.

Nearly 20 Years of Experience

A few backyard ducks in 2007 sparked a passion that’s now a nationwide hatchery—yet Shirlock Acres still raises every bird with the same honest, family-level care you’ll read about on our About Us page.

State-of-the-Art Hatchery

From the moment they hatch, our ducklings are raised in a safe, well-kept environment where every detail is watched over with care. That attention ensures the birds you receive are healthy, thriving, and eager to settle into their new home.

Family Owned Business

Shirlock Acres is very much a family story in motion—a hatchery that grew out of Roger and Ruth giving their boys something meaningful to do and slowly turned into a full-time way of life.