Duck Dilemma, to Cayuga or not to Cayuga?

[shawluvsbirds]

The only problem I can say I've had with the Cayugas is, if you want them to raise ducklings mine have not been very good mothers. A couple of my girls really like to sit on eggs. But I have seen them flip out and kill them when they hatch.

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Do you enjoy the cayugas personality-wise?

Personality wise my Cayugas are my least favorite. They’re our most skittish by far!

They’re the only ones that won’t eat out of my hand.

I ordered 2 Cayugas along with 2 Saxonys that came in the same box and were raised together. The Saxonys are now my most friendly so it wasn’t how the Cayugas were raised.

 

[CoriM]

Oh, that's interesting!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Oh, that's interesting!

Sure is!

Are you looking at getting Cayugas?

 

[CoriM]

I'm considering adding 3 ducks to my flock this spring. I know I want a buff and a fawn and white runner, but my son has really wanted a cayuga.

 

[BabyGotQuack]

I'm considering adding 3 ducks to my flock this spring. I know I want a buff and a fawn and white runner, but my son has really wanted a cayuga.

I’m also wanting some buffs. I’ve never had runners, someday maybe. I’ve read on here other people having friendly fun personality Cayugas so don’t let my opinion sway you.

 

[CoriM]

Last spring I got a buff, a fawn and white runner, and a duclair. They're all great, although I just lost my runner due to prolapse. She was super cute and friendly. The buff is also super cute, a lot of personality, doesn't loved being touched, but sometimes will tolerate it. My duclair is super loud, sweet, and will stand still for petting. I know I've read that some people love their cayugas. My son's first choice is pekin, since his first three ducks were pekins and they're so friendly and fun. But we've lost two of them and I just won't have them again due to the issues with their legs and feet. I think ducks within breeds can have a lot of personality differences, so I will probably take my chances and try one.

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Last spring I got a buff, a fawn and white runner, and a duclair. They're all great, although I just lost my runner due to prolapse. She was super cute and friendly. The buff is also super cute, a lot of personality, doesn't loved being touched, but sometimes will tolerate it. My duclair is super loud, sweet, and will stand still for petting. I know I've read that some people love their cayugas. My son's first choice is pekin, since his first three ducks were pekins and they're so friendly and fun. But we've lost two of them and I just won't have them again due to the issues with their legs and feet. I think ducks within breeds can have a lot of personality differences, so I will probably take my chances and try one.

I love pekins! But I’ve also made the same decision due to the leg issues.

You should try a Cayuga and let us know how it goes!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Ok now I know for sure I got my first Cayuga egg! How cool!