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Pekin Duck

Classic white meat duck. The 'Aflac duck.' Large, fast-growing, calm. Hatches in 28 days, butcher at 7-8 weeks. Most-farmed duck for meat in the US. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Pekin Duck as day-old ducklings, started birds, and adult birds and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Quick facts: Pekin Duck

OriginChina - via 1873 imports to USA
APA recognized1874
Eggs per year~175
Egg colorWhite
Egg sizeExtra Large
BroodinessLow

Personality & temperament

Best for: meat, eggs, pond duck

Buying tips

  • Confirm NPIP status before any interstate shipment.
  • Day-old chicks ship USPS Express Mail; allow 24-72h transit and brood at 95F first week.
  • Ask about vaccinations (Marek's especially) and parent-stock provenance.
  • Show-quality birds command a premium - APA-recognized varieties only.
  • Live arrival guaranteed via our optional Tier 1/2/3 program when you check out.

FAQs about Pekin Duck

Where can I buy a Pekin Duck?

You can request Pekin Duck through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for day-old ducklings, started birds, and adult birds, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.

How much does a Pekin Duck cost?

Prices for Pekin Duck are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.

How many eggs does a Pekin Duck lay?

A Pekin Duck hen lays roughly 175 eggs a year, and the eggs are extra large and white. Broodiness is rated low. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock.

What age should I buy a Pekin Duck at?

The Pekin Duck can be requested as day-old ducklings, started birds, and adult birds. Day-old birds ship USPS Express and need a 95 F brooder ready on arrival. Started birds are feathered and closer to laying, so no brooding is needed and pickup is common. Adults are proven layers or show birds at point of lay or beyond. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can a Pekin Duck be shipped to my state?

The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.

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