Thats pretty much all i wanted the Mandarins for was eye candy. Even though I REALLY like the White Mandarins I think I am going to stick to a pair of Call Ducks.. I kind of like the color of the Khaki colored Calls but Pastels are pretty too!
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WOW! That is really tiny!
right now im considering the Mandarins, Calls, BEIs, an the Hottentot Teals.. I think I'll hold off on the Silky and Appleyards for now
DH love the Mandarins but I really want a bird I can handle.. I had a friend tell me when she had her BEIs that they were...
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The Hottentot Teals are just a real small Teal duck.
That food dish is a regular sized dog food bowl, just for reference to their size and contains Mazuri Waterfowl Maintenance duck food.
I agree on the Mandarins and like the shape of their head and neck better, too.
WOW! That is...
DL an EC - I think im going to have to agree with you there!! Calls are just too darn cute but I cant find any local that are small Billed... their all large Billed an look like pekins..
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Their markings are pretty! Are they a Bantam breed? Whats in the dish?
I think Mandarins are prettier then wood ducks. they just look fuller in the neck.
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You read my mind on the Mini Silver Appleyards and Black East Indies!
I've never really liked Runners and I've has a Lady Amherst before.. didnt like her much..
Of the breeds COF posted I like:
Mini Silver Appleyards
Black East Indies
Butterscotch Call Ducks
Pastel Call Ducks
White...
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24/7 penning is no problem.
but im looking for cuteness and eyecandy.. none of the birds I have now are good for anything except my Jerseys so meat and egg production doesnt matter to me.
Once DH and I get our own house an within the next year, He has agreed to let me get some ducks.. I've been going back in forth between what I want.. I want some Calls because their small and their tiny bills are just so cute but I want some Mandarins also because theres just something so...