My Exotic and Migratory Ducks [Destinduck] (Photos)

[destinduck]

Lexi, Its really what YOU like and choose.They are all easy birds to keep outta those 3. I have all three. Cubans are a little rarer to find is all.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

Just watch cubans around other ducks. Mine were always pretty territorial in a group pen.

 

[pheasantman606]

What Teal Ducks are the most colorful? How big do they get in size? And do they do ok with mandarins? Thanks

 

[destinduck]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. haha. I like all the teal. Most are small and mellow.The manderins might fuss at em a little but they are fine together.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

Yep. Same here. Aint seen a teal i didnt like. Color wise
Ring, green wing, chestnut breasted, cinnamon, baikal, falceated ( the biggest and honestly not a true teal) all those are very colorful.

Hottentot is the smallest. Theyll walk threw 2" chicken wire.
Marbled, grey, laysan ( endangered) , silver, puna, sharp wing, chilean, cape.... They are all kind of plain but i still love them.
Most do ok in community pens. Just stay away from large agressive species like shelducks.

 

[pheasantman606]

I will probley go with the smaller breed (personal favorite) but would like some with lots of color

 

[cajunfowl0]

I saw some rings the other day and they were gorgeous!!!

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

Aside from the falcated. They are all hand sized. Well the cheastnut is about wood duck sized.

And yeah those ring teal are nice.... No permit needed, and excellent breeders

 

[farmergal27]

Anyone have advice for keeping mandarins? Do you need any special permits?

 

[destinduck]

No permits needed. Easy to keep. Do best in pairs but can be ran in trios or multiple in a colony. Do fine on just chicken layer pellets year round. Prefer a raised nest box with a 4 inch round hole opening. Any 20 % protien or better food for the chicks. First year layers.