Male Pekin Ducklings

$8.05

Male Pekin ducklings are calm, fast-growing birds raised primarily for meat, reaching around 9–10 pounds by 7–8 weeks of age. They’re easy to handle from a young age, making them a practical choice for homesteads or small farms that want gentle drakes with rich, dark meat and efficient feed-to-weight gain.

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.

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Quantity	Price
1 - 29	$8.05
30 - 124	$5.65
125 - 339	$4.40

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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.

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*

Male Pekin Duck FAQs

Male Pekin ducks (drakes) are usually docile and friendly, especially if they’re handled regularly from a young age. They can show dominance behaviors—chasing or mounting other ducks—but outright aggression toward people is less common in well‑handled birds.

They’re among the fastest‑growing domestic ducks. While some heritage breeds may take several months to reach a similar weight, male Pekins often reach 9–10 lbs live weight by 7–8 weeks, with some continuing up to or past 11 lbs if grown longer.

Many people process them around 7–8 weeks to hit a sweet spot: large size, tender meat, and manageable pin feathers. Waiting longer can produce even more meat, but may slightly increase toughness and make plucking a bit more work.

Yes, they’re quite hardy if they have dry bedding, wind‑protected shelter, and unfrozen water. Their large body mass actually helps with cold tolerance, but you’ll want to keep their bedding clean and give them a dry place to sleep, especially in very wet or icy conditions.

A pond isn’t required, but they do appreciate access to water for bathing and splashing. A kiddie pool or stock tank that’s dumped and refilled regularly works well for most backyard and homestead setups.

Spec	Male Pekin Duck
Plumage coloring	Pure white plumage with bright orange bill and legs; classic full, rounded “farm duck” body.
Notable features	Stocky, broad‑chested meat‑type duck; short neck, plump frame well‑suited for table use.
Weight	8–10 lbs
Temperament	Friendly, social, and talkative; adaptable in mixed flocks and classic cheerful barnyard presence.
Primary uses	Meat production, breeding, and as a personable, easygoing flock member.
Ideal for	Families or small farms wanting a friendly, fast‑fattening, classic white meat duck.

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.