Ducks 101

[Tookie]

Or what about buffs?

I was looking into those!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

I was looking into those!

Well keep us updated on what you decide!

 

[Tookie]

Is it true that Cayuga ducks lay almost black eggs?!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Is it true that Cayuga ducks lay almost black eggs?!

Some, not all. And it’s usually only the first few eggs of the year and then they start slowly getting lighter until they’re light gray. But still so cool!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Here check out my Cayuga thread. There’s some good info, pics and egg pics

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/duck-dilemma-to-cayuga-or-not-to-cayuga.1526265/

 

[Tookie]

I think I want Welsh Harlequins, Khaki Campbell's, and Buff Orpingtons.

 

[BabyGotQuack]

I think I want Welsh Harlequins, Khaki Campbell's, and Buff Orpingtons.

All good choices!

 

[Tookie]

All good choices!

Now next question, what hatchery is best?

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Now next question, what hatchery is best?

I’ve only used metzer and I was really happy with them and wouldn’t order from anywhere else.

 

[Tookie]

I’ve only used metzer and I was really happy with them and wouldn’t order from anywhere else.

I should also say I don't want more than 5 ducks.