These ducks are very rare in the U.S.. There are only a handful of breeders here. So, in order to expand this lovely breed, they are being offered at auction at this time to all of you to start your own rare flock. Right now, there are only a couple of ducks laying since it is 'broody fever' at the farm.
Personally, I have 39 out of 50 eggs in the incubator after 2-weeks of incubation. Some of the eggs were getting up around 10-days old (my fault) and were likely the ones that stopped or didn't develop and were pulled.
Shetland are a lovely Black and White duck, similar to the Swedish. Medium sized and good layers.
More can be found in a book titled "Shetland Breeds".
If you have any questions, feel free to post or pm me. If I can answer, I will, and if I can't I can ask the breeder herself.
Happy bidding!
See a picture at the following site:
http://ellisonsheepfarm.com/html/ellisonwheels_7.html
Personally, I have 39 out of 50 eggs in the incubator after 2-weeks of incubation. Some of the eggs were getting up around 10-days old (my fault) and were likely the ones that stopped or didn't develop and were pulled.
Shetland are a lovely Black and White duck, similar to the Swedish. Medium sized and good layers.
More can be found in a book titled "Shetland Breeds".
If you have any questions, feel free to post or pm me. If I can answer, I will, and if I can't I can ask the breeder herself.
Happy bidding!
See a picture at the following site:
http://ellisonsheepfarm.com/html/ellisonwheels_7.html
