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Mine tried to fly a little in the fall, but never got more than a few feet off the ground, but they did cover about 6' in distance.
Below was one of our very favorite ducks, a Silver phase WH from Sandhill Preservation Center. We had originally ordered 6 Campbells and 6 WH's, but received mostly Campbells and only 2 WHs (one a drake). Sandhill has lovely stock, but they are a very small farm/hatchery and can't always guarantee you the correct quantity of the breeds you order or a hatch date.
We liked Daffodil better than the Campbells, because she was of course, better looking (she was GORGEOUS!!) and would turn eyes all the time when at 4H fairs. She would lay just as well as the Campbells, but stuck our more to predators and taken by a fox I believe on a free-range day . She seemed much calmer and more personable than the Campbells did, which surprised me. It didn't take long for WH's to become my favorite duck breed besides Calls and Silver Appleyards.
She would sit on kids' laps calmly at the county fair and allow people to pet her. We didn't train her, she just was like that, very calm. Now try to do that with any runner...I don't think so! Unless of course it's imprinted and has been raised alone. She had less black and brown mottling than many other WH's I have seen, and a bit heavier than the Campbells...for conformation, I would have bred her to a drake with a bit less heaviness and longer-leaner egg-laying body type. She laid many large, white eggs, was a great forager.
The Campbells were lovely as well, but their feathers really bleached out light in the sun and they all looked so similar. However, they blend in much better.
She won reserve one year and Grand Champion another in a county 4H fair....because of her temperament, she was perfect for showmanship. Like I said before, everyone would comment on her...remember with WH's most people (including some judges!) will have no idea what in the world breed of duck you have.
Anyway, I will quit my ramblings, but she was a joy to have for a couple years that we did.
Someday goal is to have a breeding collection of WH's from Holderreads' stock!
I just started researching ducks and WH seem like the perfect breed for our family. I was hoping to get some ducklings ASAP, but really only want a trio. Having to get rid of the rest of a minimum shipment might be traumatic for my kids. I can't seem to find a local source (within driving distance- Louisville, KY). Any suggestions out there? Thanks so much!