Choose my new ducks!

[gooseler]

Hi!
I've hatched out 5 ducks a few years ago, but had to give them to a smallholding when we were forced to move. Now we're in a secure house, we have a big garden again and want to get some little quakers again. I don't want to take my old ducks back because their new owner would be heartbroken, so I'm going to hatch out some. My only question is: what breed do I choose? My old ducks were a mix of welsh harlequin and Indian runner, so I think I want something different. What do you think?

 

[TLWR]

Depends on what you want them for and what you have available to you for fertile eggs.

 

[NathanZee]

Here are some of my favorite breeds:

Mallards, friendly, small ducks who LOVE flying, but they always come back.
Khaki Campbells, great layers and friendly
Buff Orpingtons, a little bigger but great layers and very calm.
I also have a gorgeous Rouen, but she isn't laying very much yet. I'm sure she will soon.

 

[chickens really]

Way to hard to pick for you.......I love all Ducks.......Research breeds that appeal to you and then get them......All Ducks are great.....Very social and Happy Birds......I have a mixed flock of different breeds and they are all fantastic.........



Just pick.....You will love them!!!


Cheers!

 

[old dixie]

Look at the Metzer Farm website. They have a comparison chart that will help you choose.

 

[The Duck Ladie]

I love Magpies the best!