Buying ducks...

[CarleeAnn]

When getting my ducks (Cayuga and Blue Swedish) we called around to local Tractor Supply Co.. Each store had different breeds because they get them from local farmers, we drove two hours to get our babies, but I know one store did have Rouens.

Plenty of people get their ducklings sent to them and I’m sure a majority are fine, but I just really enjoyed bringing my babies home myself!

 

[MagpieDucks]

When getting my ducks (Cayuga and Blue Swedish) we called around to local Tractor Supply Co.. Each store had different breeds because they get them from local farmers, we drove two hours to get our babies, but I know one store did have Rouens.

Plenty of people get their ducklings sent to them and I’m sure a majority are fine, but I just really enjoyed bringing my babies home myself!

That is fun, but when you get a call from the post office...

 

[Tawnya Blackburn]

Not yet. There is a local breeder in my area that has Acona & khaki Campbell ducks. I prefer the aconas because they are great layers 218-280 eggs a year and I heard they were the most flavorful of all duck varieties. I plan on building my flock first so if I don't hatch out enough females I may have to resort to ordering online.

 

[AshleyNicole06]

I can do the eggs... but I’m not about eating my ducks. Lol

 

[Tawnya Blackburn]

Lol I understand, some people just can't. I use to raise cattle on a ranch and part of my wages was a steer or two every year. I named them food, t-bone, and hamburger to get used to the idea. Don't worry when I get my goats they will be for the milk only

 

[Welshies]

What kind of breed? What purpose do you want it for? Will they be on a pond or constantly on dry land?
You can order them in, but I've always preferred buying directly from others.

 

[Tawnya Blackburn]

I drove 2 1/2 hours each way to go get my ducks. Some of mine will be pets and kept for eggs, some will be for food. I'm building a decent size pond in their yard and they will be able to free range and help keep pests down in our garden.

 

[AshleyNicole06]

What kind of breed? What purpose do you want it for? Will they be on a pond or constantly on dry land?
You can order them in, but I've always preferred buying directly from others.

Rouens. For pets. Lol

 

[Welshies]

Rouens. For pets. Lol

Rouens are good ducks, but if you want a pet, I suggest Welsh Harlequins or Pekins. Both are super friendly but Pekins are large.
Welsh Harlequins lay lots, are friendly, and don't need as much space as Rouens do.
If you are set on Rouens though, good luck!

 

[AshleyNicole06]

Rouens are good ducks, but if you want a pet, I suggest Welsh Harlequins or Pekins. Both are super friendly but Pekins are large.
Welsh Harlequins lay lots, are friendly, and don't need as much space as Rouens do.
If you are set on Rouens though, good luck!

I only have 3 lol and they are very friendly! I wouldn’t mind some Pekins though! They are very pretty!