What Duck Breed Should I Get?

[akf93]

Hi there!

I’m planning on getting two more female ducks in the spring. I have two Khaki Campbells right now. Absolutely LOVE them! Especially my daily eggs. I’m wondering if there is another breed I might try adding just to mix it up a bit but I want something that is still EXCELLENT in the laying department. We get hot and humid summers and very cold winters. I also have 20 chickens that the ducklings would be raised and housed with. Any thoughts?

 

[Mallard_Bantam]

Welsh harlequin are beautiful, and known to be great layers. They tend to tame easier than khakis too.

 

[Canadian Wind]

The Welsh Harlequin were developed from the Khaki Campbells, and are as good a layer. Plus, I think the females are the prettiest ducks out there (with the Silver Appleyard).

 

[BabyGotQuack]

I also agree welshies would be a good choice

 

[Luv Ducks]

If you would want a smaller duck that is a great layer my Mallard is still laying and it is now December 9th in Ohio. I have two of them and one is still laying which makes me happy. The eggs are a light green and the size of a large chicken egg. They can fly and when I ordered mine from Metzer I asked for them to be pinioned so that they could not fly but they forgot to do it. I live in a housing development and did not want them flying over the fence into the neighbors yard that has big dogs that would kill them. I had to clip the wing for the first year and a half but now they seem to be alright and stay with my others while outside the pen in another fenced in part of the yard. Good luck with your decision.

 

[Launchpad]

My two Pekin (especially the big male) are my most personable and friendly.
My 2 cayuga are fun and friendly as well.
My 1 Silver Appleyard is my prettiest, craziest, and most popular amongst the other ducks...especially the males