How well do your Swedish fly?

[newchickmom09]

I was wondering how well black swedish fly? I know that some breeds don't fly well and others like mallards fly great.

 

[featherfooted]

Mine don't fly at all. They just run flapping their wings.

 

[newchickmom09]

Is it because they are just to heavy of a duck?

 

[LoreenH]

I've been told and have read many places that most domesticated ducks don't fly; some will fly a short distance when they are young but once they start putting on adult weight they are just too heavy. Mallard-type and call ducks will fly, the only big ducks I'm aware of that will fly are Muscovies. I don't have ducks yet but will be getting some black and maybe some blue Swedes this spring.

 

[Wifezilla]

Loreen is right.

Muscovies can fly. Khakis, runners, welsh harlequins, buffs, etc... fly like bricks

Bantams usually fly...but I don't think silkie ducks do. Not sure on that one though.

 

[newchickmom09]

That is good to know. My hubby thinks our ducks are going to get up and fly away one day.

I told him I don't think they can fly very well and they don't migrate.

 

[LoreenH]

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I've not heard of a silkie duck, silkie chickens yes. Guess I will have to look for pics.

 

[froggie71]

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Yes, like Wifezilla said, they fly like bricks. LOL

 

[rainplace]

silky ducks don't fly, but they can get enough lift to get over a 5 foot fence if they are scared. at least one of mine did.

 

[TK Poultry]

ya they dont fly the are a medium duck medium ducks usually dont fly mine try hard but i dont know how to tell them they are on the heavy side and cant

but ya buffs dont fly either