Not much drama to a duck laying once they are in the mood unlike a chicken. Ducks will lay to a nest, but are just as likely to squat and lay one right in the front yard. What to watch for is one of the hens 'disappears'. That is when it is time to take a walk-about on your property to see where...
WH will be smaller in frame than the appleyard. Plumage will have a slightly lighter tint. No not related. WH came from a mutated line of khaki campbells.
Go Harlequins you won't be disappointed. Good all round duck, great layers. You won't get as much meat as off say a Pekin but a single duck is enough for two people and if you need to feed more just pop another in the oven. We had 8 till we sold the property. Buyers wife fell in love with the...