The two main reasons we got them are that they are always listed as being very calm and very good layers. I really like their calm nature. They get along with my other animals and are very easy to work with and around, without all the fuss I had with the other breeds I have had. I also like the way they look and how it changes seasonally.· What made you decide to get this breed?
A-Auto sexing of ducklings, dual purpose bird, could hatch there own eggs, rare breed in need of farmers to take up there cause.
· Do you own them for fun? Breeding? Some other purpose?
A-Simple answer is yes! We first got ducks when we found out that my tumor wasn't cancerous. After a few months and learning that we loved ducks and most importantly that our neighbor's dogs didnt care for them(since they are all of our chickens after breaking into our yard and then into our enclosed chicken coop!) we paid the big bucks to get them from a breeder in Oregon. We have enjoyed their eggs and are learning how to cook their meat properly and we plan on breeding this spring provided we have any healthy enough. My flock has taken a hard hit in the last few months. Weirdly enough it's only really effected my Welsh Harlequins and that concerns me greatly!
· What are your favorite characteristics about this breed?
A-Auto sexing!
· Post some pics of your birds; male/female, chicks, eggs, etc!
Sincerely,
Your Fellow Homesteader,
Glaseria
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