Indian Runner VS Khaki Campbells

[TheJohnsonAcre]

Having trouble deciding which breeds to add to my flock. I’m raising mostly for eggs and possibly to hatch more off and sell some eventually. Just wanting to get some opinions. This is my options I believe, 12 Indian Runner ducklings, 12 khaki Campbells ducklings, or 4 khaki Campbell females and a straight run of 8 Indian runners. Any input would be appreciated

 

[FluffTheDuck]

I’m pretty sure KHaki Campbell’s May over 300 eggs a year.
I’m pretty sure that both are somewhat skittish.
Hope more people chime in!

 

[Trimurtisan]

I don't have any experience with KC's, but we do have 10 Runners. They are not laying yet, so the jury is still out on that. I can say if you plan om hand raising them, they will be rather social. Our ducks come running up anytime the see or hear me.

They are very fun, and funny!

@Miss Lydia might be able to comment on the Runner's laying capability.

@HuffleClaw has KC's, hopefully she can help on egg production too.

Either way you go, I'm sure you'll love them.

 

[Trimurtisan]

I’m pretty sure KHaki Campbell’s May over 300 eggs a year.
I’m pretty sure that both are somewhat skittish.
Hope more people chime in!

The 300 egg quote is dependent on the bloodline you get from what I've heard.

 

[aesch]

I've had Pekin and Cambells and no matter what the literature says or how they're raised, they're skittish and will barrel over anything to avoid being picked up. I don’t know anything about Rinners but at least all my Campbells have soft voices. Pekins, loud enough to wake the dead. Lol

 

[Trimurtisan]

Pekins, loud enough to wake the dead. Lol

Seriously! My neighbor 5 houses down can hear my Pekin ladies.

 

[cheezenkwackers]

The 300 egg quote is dependent on the bloodline you get from what I've heard.

You are wise. I only have Khakis. I believe my first two came from Mt.Healthy and she laid well over 300 eggs per year her first two years. My others came from a neighbors yard and lay well but not as well. I love my Khakis!

 

[HuffleClaw]

I vouch for Khaki Campbells.

Wonderful breed of duck! Outstanding layer, and my girl even hatched ducklings! The runners I used to have were pretty, but really skittish.

Honestly both breeds are great.

 

[happy duck]

Both lay well but KC will for sure out lay the runners. Hoping that that helps a bit!

 

[TheJohnsonAcre]

Thanks for all the replies, I do hope to get some more input. I have a small flock of pekins now and they do okay laying but I want more, since trying my first duck egg I find I like them better than chicken eggs haha.