Just a little warning from my experience. I'm sure all TSs are different, but the one we went to a few days ago (Russell/Ashland, KY) already had their baby chicks and ducks in. The kid in charge of chick grabbing knew nothing about anything. Sexes, breeds, care, nothing. That didn't bother me too much because I already know myself, but I'd feel bad for any truly newbies looking there.. Also, 6 was the minimum purchase for ducks this year. He said they hardly sold any because no one wanted that many. I did, though, so we came home with 6. The selection was very poor, both chicks and ducks. All were straight run, of course. They had Red chicks and Buffs, I believe, and mutts. Supposed to have banties, which is what I was going to get, but they didn't have any there. The ducks were all mixed together. There was a sign showing what breeds MIGHT be in there, but there was no guarantees. I know my ducklings and saw that of the 7 or 8 breeds listed, only 2 or 3 were there. Almost all mallards. Also possibly Rouens and Black Swedes. I asked the kid to pick out mostly Swedish, but he only grabbed me one. I didn't want to cause a fuss, so I accepted it. My other 5 are either mallard or Rouen. Hard to tell at this age, of course. Really hoping for Rouens, so I don't have any migrating issues, but seeing their poor selection, it's pretty obvious they're going to be plain old mallards..
Going for chicks in a few days. Going to try our local TS here in OH, though, or our local feed stores which I know have chicks in now. Hoping to find some good bantams.
Anyways, just thought I'd share my experience for those looking at the ducklings. Carry on!
Going for chicks in a few days. Going to try our local TS here in OH, though, or our local feed stores which I know have chicks in now. Hoping to find some good bantams.
Anyways, just thought I'd share my experience for those looking at the ducklings. Carry on!
