Anyone have wood ducks for sale?

[MGG]

The pond would be inside the duck run. Will a 10×10 pond work for a wood duck pair? When they are babies should I not hold them? I would clean out their cage every day. Do they need a different kind of food than domestic ducks? What do I do if they won't eat? And what about nesting when they are hatching ducklings what kind of nesting boxes do they need? And for one wood duck pair do you know how big the duck house needs to be?

Yes, that would be plenty. Just one pair? What will you do with the others? With hatching eggs, there's always a chance you could end up with either all females or males. Or a bad ratio. They really need to be kept in pairs only.
You can hold them, it doesn't matter a whole lot. It's better to just be around them when they're ducklings to get them used to you and being handled. Brooding them in a wire enclosure or clear plastic tote works best for this, because they can see out and see you approaching. It makes them less nervous. They're very skittish as adults and usually can not be handled without stressing out, so if you try to be around them often when they're younger it'll make any necessary handling easier on them in the future.
Yes, they need Mazuri Waterfowl starter for the first couple months. It's more expensive but definitely makes a difference. It helps them to start eating because it can float, so it can be fed in water. They love it.
There's nothing you can do if they don't start eating. It's sad, but they will not make it. You just have to really work with them the first couple days. Toss them small, live mealworms, offer the Mazuri food in a small water dish (you can swish your finger around in there to try and entice them to eat it), and keep their brooder clean, dry, and warm. I've found using a puppy pad on the floor of the brooder instead of bedding helps them to start eating because the food shows better against the white. They'll pick at it more.
I just use standard wood duck nest boxes. They can be mounted on one of the foundation posts or on a pole inside.
Ornamental ducks do not use duck coops like domestics. Depending on where you live, they can be outside 24/7. As long as the run is predator proof. They will not really use shelter.
Where about are you located?
I have a shed that I pen mine up in if we're going to have severe weather (hail storms, blizzards, etc.) but mine are extremely friendly and easy to herd inside. It's very difficult to get them to that point.
There's also federal regulations you'll have to meet, such as federal marking, permits, and keeping paperwork. You'll have to check with your local Game Fish and Parks office on what all you need to do in your state.

 

[Pierre duck drake]

Yes, that would be plenty. Just one pair? What will you do with the others? With hatching eggs, there's always a chance you could end up with either all females or males. Or a bad ratio. They really need to be kept in pairs only.
You can hold them, it doesn't matter a whole lot. It's better to just be around them when they're ducklings to get them used to you and being handled. Brooding them in a wire enclosure or clear plastic tote works best for this, because they can see out and see you approaching. It makes them less nervous. They're very skittish as adults and usually can not be handled without stressing out, so if you try to be around them often when they're younger it'll make any necessary handling easier on them in the future.
Yes, they need Mazuri Waterfowl starter for the first couple months. It's more expensive but definitely makes a difference. It helps them to start eating because it can float, so it can be fed in water. They love it.
There's nothing you can do if they don't start eating. It's sad, but they will not make it. You just have to really work with them the first couple days. Toss them small, live mealworms, offer the Mazuri food in a small water dish (you can swish your finger around in there to try and entice them to eat it), and keep their brooder clean, dry, and warm. I've found using a puppy pad on the floor of the brooder instead of bedding helps them to start eating because the food shows better against the white. They'll pick at it more.
I just use standard wood duck nest boxes. They can be mounted on one of the foundation posts or on a pole inside.
Ornamental ducks do not use duck coops like domestics. Depending on where you live, they can be outside 24/7. As long as the run is predator proof. They will not really use shelter.
Where about are you located?
I have a shed that I pen mine up in if we're going to have severe weather (hail storms, blizzards, etc.) but mine are extremely friendly and easy to herd inside. It's very difficult to get them to that point.
There's also federal regulations you'll have to meet, such as federal marking, permits, and keeping paperwork. You'll have to check with your local Game Fish and Parks office on what all you need to do in your state.

I live in Gig Harbor Washington. How many eggs would you be willing to sell? Do you need a permit to keep wood ducks?

 

[MGG]

I live in Gig Harbor Washington. How many eggs would you be willing to sell? Do you need a permit to keep wood ducks?

How many would you want? Between my two hens I should get around 2 dozen. I'm not really interested in hatching any for myself, I'm more interested in hatching the other species. So I don't necessarily need to keep any back, but 2 dozen would probably be too many for you to start with. I had some chicken eggs shipped from Washington and they didn't do too well unfortunately, I think at least one of the POs between here and there messed them up.
I'm not saying that will happen but just thought I'd let you know.
I would need to send you paperwork for them, you would have to fill it out and sign it, and then you keep one copy and send the other two back to me to file.
To keep them, you don't need a permit (but double check with your GF&P) but to sell them you need permits. I do not have my sale and disposal permit yet, I'm planning on getting it soon though. I shouldn't have any issues obtaining it. I'll let you know if I hear of any Woodies available around you in the meantime!
If you have any other questions let me know.

 

[Pierre duck drake]

How many would you want? Between my two hens I should get around 2 dozen. I'm not really interested in hatching any for myself, I'm more interested in hatching the other species. So I don't necessarily need to keep any back, but 2 dozen would probably be too many for you to start with. I had some chicken eggs shipped from Washington and they didn't do too well unfortunately, I think at least one of the POs between here and there messed them up.
I'm not saying that will happen but just thought I'd let you know.
I would need to send you paperwork for them, you would have to fill it out and sign it, and then you keep one copy and send the other two back to me to file.
To keep them, you don't need a permit (but double check with your GF&P) but to sell them you need permits. I do not have my sale and disposal permit yet, I'm planning on getting it soon though. I shouldn't have any issues obtaining it. I'll let you know if I hear of any Woodies available around you in the meantime!
If you have any other questions let me know.

what are wood ducks hatch rate? How far are you from Washington?

 

[MGG]

what are wood ducks hatch rate? How far are you from Washington?

It almost entirely depends on the incubation method, so it can vary greatly.
I'm in SD, so not close.

 

[akress5656]

I'll most likely have juvenile pairs available next fall. It will be my first year selling ornamental waterfowl. I don't have experience shipping eggs, but I may be able to try it. Will you have a large flight pen with a pond accessible for them?

Hello, what do you have available for wood ducks?

 

[MGG]

Hello, what do you have available for wood ducks?

Welcome to BYC! I don't have any available right now, but I expect to have quite a few this fall.