What Breed of Duck Should I Get?

[MagpieDucks]

I will be ordering from here... www.johnsonswaterfowl.com. I don't really have any requirements so just vote for which one you would choose. If you have any second choices please respond to the forum.

 

[Krazyquilts]

I was going to vote for Khaki Campbells because they are supposedly the best egg layers, but I keep seeing the Silver Appleyards breed popping up again and again here in the duck forum, so I voted for them with the Khakis as my second choice.

Hmmmm, maybe the universe is telling me I should be getting some Silver Appleyards for myself...

 

[The Duck Ladie]

That's a good point about the Magpie breed. Sounds like they are good multi-purpose birds too.

Yes they are. I don't use mine for meat though. But, boy, my magpie hen lays eggs!

 

[The Duck Ladie]

I see from your profile that you also have Campbells and Anconas. Which of the three breeds have you found to be the best layers?

So far my Magpie, as far as I can tell by the eggs. During mid-winter Campbells don't lay, Anconas lay once in awhile and my Magpie laid more often, and her eggs are big, so magpie, though campbells do great in the summer.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Main reason I didn't vote Calls and I love them is they fly and I already have 1 breed of flying ducks{muscovy} and That is enough wing clipping.

 

[chickens really]

I am only voting for these because I have both....White Call and Appleyard.....I love all Ducks..

Cheers!

 

[MagpieDucks]

I've only had experience with Indian Runners, as I'm new to raising ducks, so they are definitely my second for you. They're relatively flightless, small, not so noisy, but still great egg layers.

Also, they and the Welsh Harlequins are listed as 'recovering' in the US, so if you're looking to breed any ducks, you could help a really cool duck breed to thrive here.

From your list, though, I've read good things about Khaki Cambells.

This is why I have Black and White Magpies! They are a really cool breed but not many people have heard of them. And I was interested In a rare breed.

 

[tactilecontact]

This is why I have Black and White Magpies!  They are a really cool breed but not many people have heard of them. And I was interested In a rare breed.

I've certainly done my staring at pictures of pretty magpies! I would like to get some someday, but am limited on my total bird number, due to my small yard and city ordinances. If I ever get the chance to buy a more rural homestead property, though... oh boy, the ducks will reign!

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

Oh, nice breeds! I'm going to say go with Calls...they're so adorable!! Second is Silver Appleyards.

 

[MagpieDucks]

Oh, nice breeds! I'm going to say go with Calls...they're so adorable!! Second is Silver Appleyards.

Thanks for your opinion!