My Sister’s Surprise Duck Story!

[GunnyBun]

Here's a picture of hybrid 200 duck I found online! They are beautiful!View attachment 2991906

That’s gorgeous!!!!!!

 

[GunnyBun]

So excited your parents approved duckers! You will love them.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I would recommend getting them as ducklings vs hatching for y’all’s first ducks, that way you can always have ducklings that are hatched and don’t have to wait 28 days or worry about them not hatching. If you are torn between the two, Pekins or Muscovies, I have had Muscovies and not Pekins, so would recommend a Muscovy for their friendly personality, but you would also have to watch them because they can fly.

 

[GunnyBun]

I would recommend getting them as ducklings vs hatching for y’all’s first ducks, that way you can always have ducklings that are hatched and don’t have to wait 28 days or worry about them not hatching. If you are torn between the two, Pekins or Muscovies, I have had Muscovies and not Pekins, so would recommend a Muscovy for their friendly personality, but you would also have to watch them because they can fly.

Thank you for your input!

 

[Brooke_R]

I want to surprise my sister, and as some of you guys know my parents wouldn’t let us have ducks for a while, but now since my sister loves them so much, they have given me the ok for at least two ducks. I have two options, hatch our own, or buy already hatched ducklings. I would prefer to hatch, because I feel there is a better connection between the chick/duckling/gosling or whatever you hatch, and you. I am trying to find local duck keepers so I could possibly obtain some eggs to incubate if I can’t find them though I will go to plan B which would be the already hatched ducklings. I’m really excited! I have a feeling that ducks are gonna be some awesome additions to our little farm! Also my sister likes the white pekin ducks, but I showed her a pic of a female Muscovy and she seemed to like that one as well. What do you guys think would be some friendly duck breeds? I will probably be trying to get two females cause I don’t want the drama of mating season that I hear ducks are known for.

My favorite breed is Blue Swedish. I think most tend to be pretty friendly.
This is Sky, my Blue Swedish. He’s the sweetest duck I have

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Thank you for your input!

You’re welcome!!

 

[GunnyBun]

My favorite breed is Blue Swedish. I think most tend to be pretty friendly.
This is Sky, my Blue Swedish. He’s the sweetest duck I have

That is a beautiful duck! I love blue birds!

 

[Brooke_R]

That is a beautiful duck! I love blue birds!

Thank you!!

 

[GunnyBun]

I just wanted to say thanks to everybody that gave me advice, I found a lady nearby that is going to give me some eggs, I know it will be a longer waiting time and it might not turn out good but I love the connection that you share with the chicks or whatever you incubate. She hasn’t given me the eggs yet but I should be getting them in the next day or so. Also Happy Valentines to all!

 

[SilkieChicken123]

@GunnyBun
Congrats on getting ducks! They're fabulous creatures!
I would recommend getting ducklings instead of hatching eggs. They can be very hard to incubate, and i don't want you getting disappointed!
As for duck mating, they are not dramatic at all. Honestly, i like my drakes more then my females, they're friendlier.
And as for breeds, Muscovies can sometimes be unpredictable, but i love love 'em! You could try mixed breeds, they're great too. But Pekins would probably be the best starter.
Let us know what you get and decide!!