Fair price for ducks??

[Mom2Munchkins]

What do you think is a fair price for adult ducks?? Breeds?? I'm looking for some adults but have no idea what to offer...

 

[1lpoock]

Just ask the seller, and then make them drop their price a little because they will probably set it kind of high. It really depends on a lot of factors.
Age of Adults
Breed
Quality

What breed do you want?

 

[nissa_loves_cats]

I think a lot depends on your region. I live in upper Michigan, which has been in an economic downturn since the Great Depression so prices are lower here than in other places. I go to local fur and feather swaps and look around to set my prices. I can sometimes get a little more if I have printed signs identifying the breed/breed-combination of the birds for sale.

A lot depends on what it is you want in ducks--- if you are set on certain breeds, or if price is a strong consideration. If there are fur and feather swaps in your area, you might go to one in order to find something you like in your price range, it's easier than going around to different breeders and dickering over prices.

 

[Mom2Munchkins]

Apparently no one around here is selling ducks... LOL I have several posts on CL and have gotten ONE email. From a gentleman that said he had 7 rouens (3 males, 4 females) that he would take $50 for all. And then went on to say that he had someone coming on the 4th to get them. I wrote back saying I would take them now, but he wants to wait for the other person. Maybe he emailed me just to tease me...

Sooo, I'm gonna go to an auction this weekend and I hope I can find some there!! I am super excited to go, I haven't been to the auction in over 2 years! It's an hour there, so I better get some deals!

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

yep they can range from $5 for ol barnyard breeds to $5,000 for rare migratory stuff.
Most domestic barnyard quality birds can easily be bought for $5 to $20 each depending on species age and such.

 

[Chicken03]

I recently bought a mallard pair at a local auction for 10$.

 

[what was i thinking]

i am hatching pure pekin, for easter week.
or i am setting cayga pure/mix tomorrow.
let me know if you want any of these. i think you got some from me before.

 

[Mom2Munchkins]

At the auction I go to, they do not mention the sex. Do you think I'll be able to tell the sex of a duck from a distance??

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

The local feed store is selling Pekin ducklings for $6

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

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That will depend largely on the age and breed.
Some are obvious, while others, not so much