Going with ducks

[poultryfan73]

Ive decided to go with ducks. Now i need to pick a breed. I would like a breed thats friendly will sit on eggs and does well with other poultry (turkeys, guineas and chickens). Could i have some ideas?

 

[Wifezilla]

Click on my microfarm blog link and scroll down a bit

Welsh Harlequins!

 

[bock]

Those types of poultry should NEVER live together!

 

[poultryfan73]

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Are they friendly with their owner and other poultry? Will they sit on eggs?

 

[Wifezilla]

Those types of poultry should NEVER live together!

They have separate living spaces, but thanks for jumping to conclusions

 

[Wifezilla]

Are they friendly with their owner and other poultry? Will they sit on eggs?

I have 2 that I raised from a few days old and 2 I got as adults. All of them eat treats from my hand and run to me when I come to the pen.

They are supposed to be a breed that will raise their own young, but mine are not even a year old yet. My 2 year old Indian Runner just went broody even though runners aren't supposed to do that! LOL​

 

[haleyh-LHP]

Haven't you been the one bugging me for runners

So you should go with that, maybe I'll give you some babies here soon.
I just loaded up the bator today, so cross your fingers

 

[poultryfan73]

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Ok sounds good

 

[Wifezilla]

Runners are fun too, but handle them A LOT when they are little. I got my runner as an adult and I have had her for over a year. She STILL acts like I am a big scary monster trying to eat her....LOL

Chrissy is so weird, but she lays the most fantastic eggs