Need help on deciding breed

[Steph7768]

Hi,

I just got 4 red cross chickens we are looking to add two female ducks for their eggs. What breeds do you recommend? They need to be quiet.

Thanks,
Steph

 

[buff goose guy]

muscovy is the quietiest breed they are talkative but there voices dont quack they are a soft hiss kinda thing for males and girl kind give a soft coo sound thing

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

This might help you - nice break down of the most common breeds:
http://www.metzerfarms.com/DuckBreedComparison.cfm

 

[Orca5094]

Agreed that Muscovies are the quietest.

 

[Steph7768]

Do they lay eggs often?

 

[buff goose guy]

very often everyday usually even in winter

 

[sagealbright]

I have two 5-6 week old pekin ducklings. Love them. They are sweeter than any other ducks I have ever been around and they haven't been too loud...yet.

 

[chickychack]

I have two Pekins, soon to be more and they're the sweetest things. Super loud though, not afraid to quack if they don't like something

 

[Icravepoultry]

Welcome to byc!!!

 

[Kaessa]

All of my ducks are loud. The Welsh Harlequin and the Mallards are probably the quietest, but the other three.. holy cow what a ruckus those three can raise.