Cayugas or Indies?

[CluckCluck2]

I love the emerald greens sheen on both ducks but I can't decide which breed to get. I would like to have 3. Who's the better layer? Who is quieter? Who is more easily tamed? Who is easier to keep? Any other input is welcome!

 

[Kevin565]

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They're are alot to consider. If your looking for a purpose duck I'd go with Cayuga. But if you want more for a ornamental purpose then Indies will be a better choice.

 

[CluckCluck2]

Ah, yes I would like an all purpose duck. So the Cayugas are better meat? Thanks

 

[Kevin565]

If your looking for meat the indies aren't really a option they are VERY small. I don't know about meat because I've always been a vegetarian. However they were originally bred as a meat duck.

 

[StevenW.]

Yes, Cayugas are better for Meat and Eggs.

I see you live in Illinois! I'll be hatching quite a bit of my call duck eggs next year! Contact me next year around March-ish and I should have some started ducklings for sale!

I'm going to have a Chocolate Pen, Self Black pen, ButterScotch pen, Self blue male/White female pen.

 

[gryeyes]

Cayugas, for sure.

 

[CluckCluck2]

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Thanks I will, I'm looking for runners too.

 

[StevenW.]

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Thanks I will, I'm looking for runners too.

Perfect! I'll be hatching those out too!

I have a Black Bibbed Female and a Blue and Silver Males. I need to figure out which male I want to keep for next year.

ETA: If you want to see any pictures of my stock don't hesitate to ask!