Buying ducklings

[Abbeyfred]

Hello everyone! I live in Washington state and am looking to buy more ducklings. We currently have 7 ducks and would love to get another 7 or so. We ordered all of them from Metzer but the last time we ordered from them, 2 of the 4 unfortunately did not make the journey alive.

I just would like to know about other sites or places preferably close to WA that have good reviews.

We are looking for female Rouens, khakis or Indian runners. (We currently have these breeds)

Thank you!!!

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I don’t know of any close to Washington, but Meyer is by far the best hatchery I have purchased from and I have purchased from 4 different hatcheries now. Both their chicks and ducklings have always arrived lively, strong and healthy. When they mature they all have been very good quality for hatchery stock. There is a visible difference in quality even within the same breed from Meyer hatchery orders vs my other hatcheries orders. Today I actually just received another order from Meyer for 2 female Cayugas and 2 female Magpies. All four are doing great, eating, drinking and running around.

 

[jodic923]

Soon to be New duckling owner !Looking for advice as well on places to purchase ducklings, unsure what kind, we live in Florida, and only want 4 or 5 most preferably females, or should you put a male into the ratio? A friend purchased 3-4 pekin ducks and not sure if male or female, but they are very skittish of everyone, we want something that will be a good friendly pet you can get close to and would be nice to have a few varieties that would get along with each other!

 

[Luv Ducks]

Soon to be New duckling owner !Looking for advice as well on places to purchase ducklings, unsure what kind, we live in Florida, and only want 4 or 5 most preferably females, or should you put a male into the ratio? A friend purchased 3-4 pekin ducks and not sure if male or female, but they are very skittish of everyone, we want something that will be a good friendly pet you can get close to and would be nice to have a few varieties that would get along with each other!

I have a mixed flock that gets along well with each other. Mine will listen to me when I give them orders and I can pet them when giving them a bowl of treats like fresh vegetables. Most of mine came from Metzer Farms so that I could get sexed ones. I have gotten a few from our Tractor Supply that were drakes and I rehomed them. I have also gotten some from Craigslist and had good luck with the ones I got. I have 4 small males and 22 females so no over mating. My males are Call ducks and a Wood duck. I don't like bigger males that take the feathers off of my females and chase them constantly. Good luck with your choices. I don't think it is necessarily the breed as much as how much time you spend with them and pay attention to them to have them be friendly towards you. Mine are all breeds and act the same around me.