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post #301 of 382
2/13/12 at 7:53am


 

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Originally Posted by Rosepath Garden View Post

 I have a drake over load. My solid white just developed drake feathers.

I really only want one but four is just not going to work with our little flock of eight.

Should I sell them off as pets since all my boys are calm and friendly or is some one interested in drakes from Boondockers lines.IMG_0883.JPG

The saxony in front then the four boys behind her and to the left. The black drake has black toes :)

 

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Wyckford a deep brown drake.  


 

Do you have a lavender or blue drake? I would be interested in a drake of one of those colors 

 

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NOW NPIP CERTIFIED! Al's Quackery is a small duck farm in Southern Maine. I raise ducks, ducklings, and sell eating and hatching eggs.
Welsh Harlequins, Khaki Campbells, Swedish (blue, some crested), pekins, buff, cayuga, fawn and white runner, and muscovy of all colors! Check out Al's Quackery on Facebook! PM me for hatching eggs, pure and mixed depending on the season. DUCKLINGS AVAILABLE...

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post #302 of 382
2/13/12 at 8:42am

Sorry Learycow no lavenders just black, deep brown, white and a tri color with penciling. 

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post #303 of 382
2/13/12 at 5:58pm

Hey guys, nice ducks :) I am glad I found this thread. I have a trio of Anconas that I am going to try breeding this year. Here in NY they have not been laying for me yet but hopefully soon. I am still unsure about markings and what would be considered SQ or SOP. Does anyone have a really good pic of a SQ duck? How do these look? Really bad? CochinsBantams2011 038.JPG

 

I know they aren't facing the best way to show markings but they all have white chests...is that a negative?These came from Cackle last spring...

 

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It's so great to see people trying to help this breed....I want to be able to produce some decent examples of the breed but need to know if I should order some from elsewhere to start or if these ones have a chance of producing decent offspring. "Culling" heavy is not a problem for me because we raise ducks for meat as well as eggs.Any thoughts? Negative or positive responses welcome!

I do have the Storey's Guide for Ducks so I will be referencing that as well but it's always good to hear from fellow BYC'ers too...

 

 

 

1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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post #304 of 382
2/13/12 at 8:14pm

I'm sure someone who knows what they're talking about will chime in here, but in the meantime, from the ALBC:

 

The Ancona averages 6 to 6.5 pounds and is a bit stockier than its close relative, the Magpie duck. It has a medium sized oval head, a medium-length bill that is slightly concave along the top line, an average neck that arches forward slightly and body carriage is 20 to 30 degrees above horizontal. The broken, mottled plumage is unique among ducks for, like Holstein cattle, there is no set design. "Any combination of white and color is acceptable as long as there are obvious broken areas on the head, backs, sides, and underbody." The neck is normally solid white, bills are yellow with dark green or black spotting, and the legs and feet are orange with black or brown markings that increase with age. (Holderread 2001, 53)

 

http://albc-usa.org/cpl/waterfowl/ancona.html

 

 

 

Ducks:  Ancona, Welsh Harlequin and Black Swedish

Chickens:  Serama

Geese:  Sebastopol

 

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Ducks:  Ancona, Welsh Harlequin and Black Swedish

Chickens:  Serama

Geese:  Sebastopol

 

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post #305 of 382
2/14/12 at 10:37am

idunno.gifAnconas aren't recognized yet by the APA, so they haven't got a standard of perfection to adhere to. So I think of it as breeding to taste not type. A white breast is desirable to make a pretty carcass, but I like checkers and blotches on mine to contribute to more irregular markings. So I select for that (and a spot under the tail if possible cos they make me smile big_smile.png )  

 

If I were you I'd select for temperament, health, foraging ability, and laying. Colors are awesome but the best-marked Ancona is no good if it has a crappy temperament or fragile health. Good foraging is a breed trait, and helps your garden and pocketbook. Mine are nicely productive with eggs and I'd hate to lose that.

 

all the above, of course, being JMHO :)

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1 greyhound, 1 boxer, 3 cats, and 1 quaker parrot. Landscape crew: 1 mini horse, 4 tiny goats! 
A gorgeous flock of Ancona ducks in black, lavender, blue, and chocolate, and a trio of American Buff geese

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kim at toadbriar dot com ~ http://www.toadbriar.com - art prints, original art dolls & other fun stuff
1 greyhound, 1 boxer, 3 cats, and 1 quaker parrot. Landscape crew: 1 mini horse, 4 tiny goats! 
A gorgeous flock of Ancona ducks in black, lavender, blue, and chocolate, and a trio of American Buff geese

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post #306 of 382
2/14/12 at 10:51am

NYRIR, your ducks are adorable.  big_smile.png

 

Toadbriar, great info! 

My menagerie includes 4 horses, 4 dogs, and 2 cats.
Geese: 8 dewlap toulouse (buff & grey), 5 african, 4 utility toulouse, and 2 african/toulouse
Ducks: 11 anconas, 4 cayugas, and 2 silver appleyards.
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My menagerie includes 4 horses, 4 dogs, and 2 cats.
Geese: 8 dewlap toulouse (buff & grey), 5 african, 4 utility toulouse, and 2 african/toulouse
Ducks: 11 anconas, 4 cayugas, and 2 silver appleyards.
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post #307 of 382
2/15/12 at 10:55am
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NYRIR, your ducks are adorable.  big_smile.png

 

Toadbriar, great info! 



Thank you :)

1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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post #308 of 382
2/15/12 at 10:58am
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Originally Posted by ChristineR View Post

I'm sure someone who knows what they're talking about will chime in here, but in the meantime, from the ALBC:

 

The Ancona averages 6 to 6.5 pounds and is a bit stockier than its close relative, the Magpie duck. It has a medium sized oval head, a medium-length bill that is slightly concave along the top line, an average neck that arches forward slightly and body carriage is 20 to 30 degrees above horizontal. The broken, mottled plumage is unique among ducks for, like Holstein cattle, there is no set design. "Any combination of white and color is acceptable as long as there are obvious broken areas on the head, backs, sides, and underbody." The neck is normally solid white, bills are yellow with dark green or black spotting, and the legs and feet are orange with black or brown markings that increase with age. (Holderread 2001, 53)

 

http://albc-usa.org/cpl/waterfowl/ancona.html

Thanks for that...but...lol...what does a medium-length bill measure exactly? Or a medium sized oval head? I am new to this so I have nothing to compare to...

 

 



 

1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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post #309 of 382
2/15/12 at 11:03am
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Originally Posted by toadbriar View Post

idunno.gifAnconas aren't recognized yet by the APA, so they haven't got a standard of perfection to adhere to. So I think of it as breeding to taste not type. A white breast is desirable to make a pretty carcass, but I like checkers and blotches on mine to contribute to more irregular markings. So I select for that (and a spot under the tail if possible cos they make me smile big_smile.png )  

 

If I were you I'd select for temperament, health, foraging ability, and laying. Colors are awesome but the best-marked Ancona is no good if it has a crappy temperament or fragile health. Good foraging is a breed trait, and helps your garden and pocketbook. Mine are nicely productive with eggs and I'd hate to lose that.

 

all the above, of course, being JMHO :)

Ha Ha Ha...they are cute with spots everywhere! big_smile.png I think my liking may lean towards yours...the hard part is I can't select for "foraging" ability as mine are penned. Temperament seems like my other ducks...always quacking for food and a hosing tongue.png I will have to watch for the egg laying (they have never layed yet) and health has not been a problem,except I think they are a little fat maybe? 

Would love to see some pics of yours to compare....pop.gif

 

 

1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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1 Weim,1 Pomeranian, 3 Cats,2 fish tanks, flock of 60(or so ) chickens,flock of Banties(Cochins,Showgirls and Silkies), several meat-birds,8 Mallards (2 restricted), 8 Ancona Ducks,1 Blue Swedish,3 Buff Ducks, 6 Narragansett Turkeys,5 Geese( 2 Buff American and 3 Toulouse).... and oh yeah, 5 great kids( 2 have flown the coop) and an enabling hubby   

 

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post #310 of 382
2/26/12 at 10:17am

If anyone recalls, 3.5 weeks ago I hatched a single ancona duckling that was solid yellow... and I was worried it may not even be an ancona!  Well, here she (I think) is today.  Guess it is an ancona after all.  big_smile.png

 

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My menagerie includes 4 horses, 4 dogs, and 2 cats.
Geese: 8 dewlap toulouse (buff & grey), 5 african, 4 utility toulouse, and 2 african/toulouse
Ducks: 11 anconas, 4 cayugas, and 2 silver appleyards.
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My menagerie includes 4 horses, 4 dogs, and 2 cats.
Geese: 8 dewlap toulouse (buff & grey), 5 african, 4 utility toulouse, and 2 african/toulouse
Ducks: 11 anconas, 4 cayugas, and 2 silver appleyards.
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