Duck hatchery

[blayt90]

I am sure this has been asked many many times over and I am sorry but what are some of the best hatcheries for ducks. I am mainly looking for Rouen/mallard, khaki Campbell, and Muscovy ducks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Rouen, Mallard and KC= Metzers

Muscovy go on your state thread and ask around, harder to find Muscovy at hatcheries. Might even find the others on your state thread too.

 

[Learningstill]

Not sure if they have the breeds you seek, but we ordered our ducks from Holderread farm. All our ducklings arrived healthy.

A little side note regarding Mallards, be sure to check with your state regarding if a permit is needed to have them. My state it is required.
Best of luck with your investment!

 

[CayugaJana]

Please try to find one that has breeds you like that are geographically the closest as well. I bought from a hatchery a long ways away and it was too stressful on the birds because the post office takes so long. Several died I believe because it was too much traveling.

 

[needlessjunk]

Muscovies will be hard to find at a hatchery, you are better off looking for local breeders. I’ve ordered fro Ideal (local ish) and Metzer. I’ve been happy with both shipments with healthy babies.

 

[MillersFarm]

The closest place i can think of is Ideal poultry
http://www.idealpoultry.com/assortment.html
Their prices are pretty low so I very strongly suggest buying sexed ducks. the Mallards and rouens are available now and the khakis will be in may. If you're also planing on buying a drake i'd suggested getting a khaki or mallard drake if you're getting all 3 breeds. A rouen drake can definitely hurt a mallard hen during breeding season.

 

[Kessel23]

I agree with everyone else in this thread, hardly any hatcheries have Muscovy ducks. their eggs are hard to incubate, and they have low hatch rates, unless set under a broody Muscovy. Also, Muscovies hardly give any eggs, a good hen in my climate gives me 90 a year. And it is near impossible to keep large scale breeding flocks of muscovies because the hens would constantly be going broody. The Muscovy is a struggle for hatcheries!
I love Moscovies, I get mine from local breeders, swap meets, and poultry shows.

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...mind-mississippi.25131/page-113#post-19730779

 

[learycow]

Mine is Al's Quackery
I have anconas, calls, silkie ducks and muscovy.
I do ship too!

 

[CayugaJana]

Mine is Al's Quackery
I have anconas, calls, silkie ducks and muscovy.
I do ship too!

They are beautiful too!