Dutch Hookbill ducks

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Metzer Farms no longer breeds Hookbillies:

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HI Frank,

Unfortunately we have sold our breeders and will not be offering them in the future. They are very difficult to hatch.

Thanks,
Ashley


On 11/03/2018 06:22 PM, Frank wrote:
Inquiry:
Good evening! Quick question: Are you planning to sell Dutch Hookbill duckings in the foreseeable future? I'd like to have some for their egg-laying qualities and to preserve the breed. Best regards from WV, Frank/2

 

[Miss Lydia]

I love Dutch Hookbills, just look at a Runner you can see the hookbill in them. I think there is some one in Canada who breeds them. Just can't remember who.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Metzer isn’t currently selling Hookbill at all. There is that page, but they aren’t on the list of ducks off the main duck section.

I read recently that Metzer quit trying to raise them because the hatchability of the eggs is so low. I don't remember where I saw this but I'm sure it was Metzer.

 

[apricotvalleywf]

I love Dutch Hookbills, just look at a Runner you can see the hookbill in them. I think there is some one in Canada who breeds them. Just can't remember who.