What Breed Of Ducks Should I Get?

[Prince and Pavo]

Hello!

I have never had ducklings before, but I’m thinking about buying some. What is everyone’s favorite breeds? Why? What kind do you guys think I should get?

 

[RisingPhoenixFarms]

Depends on the purpose of your ducks. Are they just for pets or are they livestock. I love my Pekins, they produce plenty of eggs are friendly and I use them for meat at times too.

 

[indianaducks]

Partially depends on what you're getting them for? Eggs? Meat? Pets? Eating and destroying grass and yards? Looking cute on your farm?

If that's irrelevant and you just want to know favorite breeds I can answer that as well LOL
I love my magpies. I also love my runner ducks because they are hilarious.
But there are so many breeds I like and would suggest LOL

 

[Yard Farmer]

I've always loved the look of the Mallard, and Mandarin ducks.
I don't have ducks myself, though.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Eating and destroying grass and yards?

This will happen no matter what, lol!

I shouldn't answer this question, everyone knows I'm bias towards a certain species...

 

[Prince and Pavo]

This will happen no matter what, lol!

I shouldn't answer this question, everyone knows I'm bias towards a certain species...

LOL! That’s okay, I just wanted to hear everyone’s opinions, and I’d love to hear yours too!

The purpose would be for pets mostly, but also for eggs and beauty.

 

[indianaducks]

LOL! That’s okay, I just wanted to hear everyone’s opinions, and I’d love to hear yours too!

The purpose would be for pets mostly, but also for eggs and beauty.

Can't go wrong with a variety then!

 

[Canadian Wind]

LOL! That’s okay, I just wanted to hear everyone’s opinions, and I’d love to hear yours too!

The purpose would be for pets mostly, but also for eggs and beauty.

Honestly, I just find Muscovy more personable and friendly. All depends on the individual bird though, of course.

Even as ducklings, the 'scovies are more interactive and curious. I currently have two 'scovy ducklings and one Magpie duckling, and even though I handle them all the time, the Magpie wants nothing to do with me. The 'scovies come running over and start nibbling on me and climbing up to reach me.

That, and the females have the most lovely musical trill. They are much quieter than 'regular' ducks.

 

[Yardmom]

I have several breeds. My Muskovies are the calmest and the runners are the most skidish. The others are in-between. I like the look of my Welsh Harlequins, but the spots on the anconas are interesting as well

 

[CharmingChickens]

If you want a good dual purpose breed welsh harlequin ducks are great! I have one and she is really sweet (and beautiful) and she lays very well!