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  1. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    I'm also thinking of waiting until next spring and getting them all as young ducklings so they all get on well (in theory any way).
  2. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    The more I read up on them the more I'm thinking of getting 2 Harlequins and 2 Campbell's thereby being relatively quiet and be a good supplier of eggs whilst also being friendly for the kids. I may in the future (when i get more experienced) get another one of another breed that will make an...
  3. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    Decision made. 4 ducks and no drake it is then.
  4. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    Am I correct in thinking that the drakes only mate with the ducks when the duck goes broody, and if you keep removing the eggs, they don't go broody? If this is the case, I may get 3 ducks and 1 drake for a bit of variation. If this isn't the case, will the 3 ducks in a small (relative to the...
  5. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    Thanks again for all of this information. I am learning more than from any of my books. If I settle on 4, do you think it is worth having 4 different breeds (1 layer, 1 pet, 1 aesthetic etc.), or would this just mean that I would have ducks that don't get on and fight. Another thought is that...
  6. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    Thanks for all your advice.
  7. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    We are wanting ducks for a couple of reasons. First off being a hobby and provider of eggs. Secondly, we have two very young children and I feel that it is beneficial for children to be brought up with animals in order for them to appreciate their food. We were going to keep chickens, but I...
  8. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    How many ducks go well together? I've read books that say different breeds should be kept in different quantities, but it would be nice to here you experiences.
  9. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    Thanks for those. Am i correct in thinking that campbells are very nervous? - the neighbour's dog is very yappy. Also, am I correct in thinking that the Welsh Harlequins are too heavy to fly? whereas although the campbell is not keen on flying, it will need its wings clipping to ensure it...
  10. chris dales

    Beginner recommendations please.

    After much searching, I cannot find the answer to my question in this forum or anywhere on the net. I know that different breeds will... lay various amounts of eggs, can or cannot fly are noisy or quiet are nervous or great with kids. ...what I can't find out is all of the above information...
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