Interesting article but I‘m not sure I can agree with their breed list of calm ducks. I’ve kept Khaki Campbells & Indian Runners for many years and they tend to be much more nervous than some other breeds not listed. I love them and they are great layers, foragers, and very entertaining in the...
I just had to note your “drake jail”…..I currently have three drakes in duck jail myself - so I was glad to see I wasn’t the only one having this issue! It took me a month to catch them, as they harassed several of our hens to death. Yikes. We always had a good ratio of drake to duck hen but...
Ha! Well, I thought about it but this little lady eagle stood about waist high (I’m 5’7”), so I’d say 3 ft tall, was pretty intent on eating my duck and not letting go. I’m assuming it was a she because the females are bigger than males. We have an eagle sanctuary nearby so I’ve seen them...
Last fall we had a problem eagle that was flying in our yard (right up to the house) to attempt to pick off our ducks, we have fawn & white runners and Khaki Campbells. Unfortunately she was successful twice, once plucking one outside my dining room window (which prompted me to run outside to...
After several years of raising chickens for both eggs and meat, two years ago I bought 15 ducklings and it’s been a trip ever since. They are so entertaining and we’ve had our share of duck drama. They are runners & Khaki Campbells so we’ve been getting plenty of eggs. Last winter they kept...