So I started out with 5 ducks from Metzer. One male and four females. My Khaki got killed by my dog in two days because of a mishap with him getting away from me and snatching it. And then my Welsh Harlequin just randomly died last night for unknown reasons at 7 weeks old. I currently have two Cayugas and a Blue Swedish left. I'd like to get more ducks because I was really hoping to have more than just 2 females and I like a variety for the fun of it(also easier to tell apart).
My plan is to order 3 more females, but I'm having a hard time deciding what to get. I know that I want another Welsh Harlequin. But the other two are stumping me. For the short time that I had that Khaki I found them to be completely phsyco. Not sure if I want another, but they sure are pretty and I like egg laying aspect. Another that I'm considering is the Buff Orpington ducks, but I can't find much about them. My father wants a crested, but I personally think they're ugly and I don't know anything about them. I had my heart set on getting a female Saxony, but I can't find anywhere that sells them sexed. Also like Magpies, but again, can't find where to buy them sexed. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.
I'm mainly looking at personality here, but I'd love suggestions on ducks that you've found to be really docile and laid back. Noise isn't a problem for me, I love it. My Blue Swedish has become my favorite and I'm considering getting a Black Swedish because of this, but I'm undecided. I just need ideas.
My plan is to order 3 more females, but I'm having a hard time deciding what to get. I know that I want another Welsh Harlequin. But the other two are stumping me. For the short time that I had that Khaki I found them to be completely phsyco. Not sure if I want another, but they sure are pretty and I like egg laying aspect. Another that I'm considering is the Buff Orpington ducks, but I can't find much about them. My father wants a crested, but I personally think they're ugly and I don't know anything about them. I had my heart set on getting a female Saxony, but I can't find anywhere that sells them sexed. Also like Magpies, but again, can't find where to buy them sexed. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.
I'm mainly looking at personality here, but I'd love suggestions on ducks that you've found to be really docile and laid back. Noise isn't a problem for me, I love it. My Blue Swedish has become my favorite and I'm considering getting a Black Swedish because of this, but I'm undecided. I just need ideas.
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For your ducks, if you didn't like the personality of the KC but want a lot of eggs, you could try a Golden 300 from Metzer. They are calm and good egg layers. You could also try pekins, which are very calm and also good layers. They also have a breed called "white layer" that are white like pekins but according to their info outlay them, so that's also a good option for lots of eggs. A black swedish would be nice if your blue swedish has become a favorite. You're right to avoid the crested ducks, especially the females since you have a drake. The crest is actually caused by a hole in their skull, and the gene is fatal if the duckling inherits two copies - the embryo simply dies in the shell. Those that do survive can have all sorts of neurological issues, and since there is a hole in their skull, when the drake grabs their head for balance while mating with them, this is very dangerous for them and can cause serious injury or even death.
