Hi there.... How small is a Bantam duck?

[jm93030]

I like to hatch some ducks to keep them as pets and I am wondering how small is a Bantam duck?

do you guys have a picture where it shows a standar size duck next to a bantam duck?

do you mind posting it here?


thank you

 

[DuckLover2399]

Sorry no one talks to u. I dont know anything about bantys

 

[jm93030]

Thank you


looks like some quesions are not as important

 

[Big Dreamer]

Do you mean Bantys as in like call ducks?

 

[easttxchick]

My Call ducks weigh just a tad over a pound(if that).

 

[easttxchick]

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Oh no! Questions about Bantam Ducks are very important. Had I been on earlier, believe me, I'd have answered you sooner.

 

[DuckyMom]

I don't have bantams so I dont have any pictures but I know alittle about common sizes.
Call Ducks (most common bantam breed) weigh around 1 1/2 pounds
Mallards weigh 2- 2 1/2 pounds
Runner ducks are a light weight breed and weigh about 3-5 pounds.
Pekins weigh around 7-12 pounds

I hope this helps!
Emily

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

I can carry my call pairs one in each hand, my Rouens are 1 bird at a time 2 handed.

 

[jm93030]

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Well I am not sure about breeds.
I just found some bantam duck eggs on ebay.

and wanted to know how small are they

I used to raise chickens and there are bantam breeds that resamble the standar size but way smaller

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

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Well I am not sure about breeds.
I just found some bantam duck eggs on ebay.

and wanted to know how small are they

I used to raise chickens and there are bantam breeds that resamble the standar size but way smaller

If they are listed as just bantam, I would not bid on them. Easier to set, hatch and care for hatchlings if you know the breed, or mix if they are mixed breed.