Name: Daisy Date of Birth: Unknown Gender: Female Species: American Pekin Duck Diet: Aquatic Plants, Fish and Insects Lifespan: 5-12 years Annual Cost of Care $360
My name is Daisy andI was found with two other Pekin ducks in a public pond where we were dumped by someone who didn't want us anymore. It was scary and we were having a hard time but a good samaritan found us and brought us to safety. I am a good girl and want a stable home. I like the sanctuary life. Most people want to eat Pekin Ducks and I do not want to be eaten. I want to swim and bask in the sun all day.
Pekin ducks lays 200 to 300 eggs annually.Pekin ducks are primarily used for meat in the food trade.Pekin ducks are generally slaughtered for their meat at around six weeks old.Pekin ducks are omnivorous and eat a variety of oats, rice, seeds, grains, veggies, fruits, mealworms.Bread, crackers and popcorn have no nutritional value and should not be fed.Pekin ducks barely fly due to their massive body size, and being a victim to predators is a serious problem.Pekin ducks are very loud, especially when they want your attention or danger is looming around.Pekin ducks have a good temperament and are the friendliest of ducks. They are not aggressive.Pekin hens are great mothers who are very attentive and will vehemently protect their babies. Pekin ducks are primarily bred and used as meat. Some others are used for eggs and occasionally pets. These animals are exploited by humans. Should you see a Pekin duck loose somewhere they have either been dumped or escaped. They do not have the skills to survive on their own in the wild. Please relocate to a sanctuary or notify a sanctuary for assistance.
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Animal Friend $10 monthly or one time gift of $100 Digital adoption certificate Animal Supporter $25 monthly or one time gift of $250 Digital adoption certificateSponsor listing in our school yearbook Animal Guardian $50 monthly or one time gift of $500 Digital adoption certificate Sponsor listing in our school yearbook Brick wall plaque at our main School Campus Animal Hero $100 monthly or one time gift $1,200 Digital adoption certificate Sponsor listing in our school yearbook Brick wall plaque at our main School Campus Annual invitation for you and a guest to visit the Sanctuary. Animal Ambassador $250 monthly or one time gift $3,000 Digital adoption certificate Sponsor listing in our school yearbook Brick wall plaque at our main School Campus Annual invitation for you and a guest to a private afternoon at the Sanctuary, includes lunch and sponsor t-shirt.
