Posts by Metzer Farms

All our feed comes from this mill.  It is a local mill that has great service and feed.  We have used them exclusively for 20 years. John Metzer Metzer Farms  

As you can see, the only con for ducks is water.  But remember, they don't have to have swimming water all the time.  In fact they don't have to have swimming water at all.  If you keep the pen dry (or at least dries...

They are all correct.  Just call us at 1-800-424-7755 and we can arrange a credit, a free bird with your next order or.... we can replace the lost bird but we must send another with it as our minimum is two.  If you want a...

If you want to add GroGel, just call us at 800-424-7755.  The GroGel is a nice insurance policy.  Thank you, John  

This picture was taken in Germany when I visited there several years ago.  I don't know what strain of Runners they were.  Sorry!

Duckyfromoz: What did you need to know?  I am sorry if we missed your queries. John  

Rouen, Blue Swedish, Pekin and Fawn & White Runner in the left picture. Enjoy! John

I spoke to Guillermo, my farm manager that helps pick up eggs six days a week.  His top four quietist/calmest are 1) Welsh Harlequin, 2) Mallard, 3) Buff and 4) Blue Swedish.  Hope this helps!  John Metzer

I have never done it but probably the easiest birds with which to harvest the down are young birds as you have a pretty good idea when they will be molting their feathers.  Ducks will do it at about 8 weeks and 13 weeks of...

The correct breeds are  .......................................   Golden 300, Fawn & White Runner, Welsh Harlequin and Buff   Congrats to those of you that got it right!   John Metzer