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What is the friendliest duck?

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I have 2 ducks. One rouen hen, and one pekin drake.  I'd like to get a couple more ducks, preferably hens (I'm going to do my best).  Our drake is so nasty mean, we're most likely going to end up eating him.  (not what I intended, for sure)  So far, I think the rouen hen is pretty sweet, but are there better ones?  She's not exactly "imprinted" on anyone, she just follows the mean drake around.  We have chickens and also turkeys, and the ducks all chase them off.  I'm not really worried about a "quieter duck", just a mostly a friendly one, that's easy going, and likes to eat slugs.   I know if we eat him, she might be kind of lonely, or she's gonna have to learn to like a chicken.  And if I do get a more grown duck from someone else (so I'm certain I'm getting a hen), should I do a quarantine from EVERYONE?  Including turkeys/chickens?  They all share the same area. 

Dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and turkeys......... 

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Muscovies and Calls in my opinion are some of the friendliest breeds 

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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Buffs, usually Pekins and especially calls
I have 2 pekin ducks, Amy & Stella, a buff drake.named Humphrey,An EE named Poptart II, a BO named Honey, and an RIR named Cinna! I had a rooster but he got a new home, i miss you Ginger!!!!!!!Join UPC today! http://www.upc-online.org
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I have 2 pekin ducks, Amy & Stella, a buff drake.named Humphrey,An EE named Poptart II, a BO named Honey, and an RIR named Cinna! I had a rooster but he got a new home, i miss you Ginger!!!!!!!Join UPC today! http://www.upc-online.org
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The friendliest duck is the one that wants the goodies in your hand, of course......... tongue2.gif

 

 

 

I couldn't resist....

/*D & B W.
1 adult son / 6 NH_Red hens / 2 BCM hens / 3 Old dogs......

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/*D & B W.
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