Crested Ducks in South Carolina?

[Scottie_theduck]

I currently have 5 chickens and I would LOVE to get some crested ducks to add to my poultry. I've found several sites online that have them but I was wondering if anyone knew of a local breeder in South Carolina I could get some from! Thanks so much any help or recommendations are appreciated!

 

[Isaac 0]

Read this before you consider buying them-

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-truth-behind-crested-ducks.707110/

 

[Scottie_theduck]

Thank you so much for that link! Would anyone possibly have any suggestions for ducks similar to crested? If being crested is bad for the animal I'd feel horrible for helping support what is a danger to the bird's life.

 

[Isaac 0]

Thank you so much for that link! Would anyone possibly have any suggestions for ducks similar to crested? If being crested is bad for the animal I'd feel horrible for helping support what is a danger to the bird's life.

I don't know of any breed that has a non lethal crest, plenty of other duck breeds to choose from though. Of course you could buy some cresteds, I just wanted to warn you that crested ducks heads can be easily damaged by mating or accidents and cause neurological problems, although some live happy lives, some don't.

 

[Scottie_theduck]

Thanks so much! If I got them I would get females, seeing as I have chickens I don’t want any male ducks to cause issues.