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Male Pekin Ducklings
$8.05
Male Pekin ducklings are calm, fast-growing, and easy to handle. Early socialization yields gentle, large drakes—friendly, hardy, and ideal for producing rich, dark meat.
- Temperament: Docile, friendly, and responsive to regular handling from an early age.
- Growth: Rapid weight gain with mature drakes around 10 lbs and some reaching over 11 lbs.
- Meat Production: Excellent dark meat quality.
Quantity Discounts
| Quantity | Price |
| 1 - 29 | $8.05 |
| 30 - 124 | $5.65 |
| 125 - 339 | $4.40 |
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Please note:
- 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.
Male Pekin ducklings are very docile and can grow quite large. Mature Pekin drakes weigh around 10 lbs. Because the drakes grow large very quickly, they are great meat producers. Though male 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.
Our Pekin ducks are ready for slaughtering at around 7-8 weeks old with an average live weight of 9-10lbs. Some Pekin drakes can weigh over 11 pounds, producing a large quantity of delicious dark meat. Pekin ducks have a rapid weight gain; this is one of their biggest attributes, and because of this some people raise them exclusively for meat.
These ducklings 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.
Interested in female or straight-run Pekin Ducklings? Check out our other duckling options!
*All Pekin Ducks Are Shipped as Ducklings*
Pekin Duck FAQs
| Spec | Male Pekin Duck | Female Pekin Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Plumage coloring | Pure white plumage with bright orange bill and legs; classic full, rounded “farm duck” body. | Same pure white plumage with orange bill and legs; identical classic barnyard look. |
| Notable features | Stocky, broad‑chested meat‑type duck; short neck, plump frame well‑suited for table use. | Full, rounded body with the same meat‑type build; primary producer in the flock for household egg needs. |
| Weight | 8-10 lbs | 7-9 lbs |
| Temperament | Friendly, social, and talkative; adaptable in mixed flocks and classic cheerful barnyard presence. | Equally friendly and social; often more vocal and expressive around people and flock mates. |
| Egg production (per year) | — (non‑layer) | 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 | Meat production, breeding, and as a personable, easygoing flock member. | All‑purpose egg production (cooking, baking, frying), meat, and dependable everyday layer for small farms. |
| Ideal for | Families or small farms wanting a friendly, fast‑fattening, classic white meat duck. | Backyard and homestead flocks that want reliable, high egg output from a friendly, easy‑to‑manage breed. |
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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.
