Sell Me On A Duck Breed

[Mimi13]

@FathertoFeathers feathers
please tell us about your Runners.

Yeah, SELL me on this breed!

 

[MGG]

This thread really took off! I have to catch up. This will be a great reference I think.

 

[MGG]

All I know is runners are adorable and they walk funny. I vote for them because I want to see baby pics!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Cayugas either! Hold on. . your gonna have to add to your list of considerations..

 

[MGG]

I was going to, but I've never had them. They're pretty with that greenish sheen though. I also like welsh harlequins. Never had them either though

 

[Mimi13]

They can gorge themselves and become couch potatoes if given free access to food. So I have to make sure that they eat in moderation and do their duck things like swimming and running.

This is something I did not know. My chickens have access to their Flock Raiser crumbles whenever they want it, no withholding at all. Do I need to feed ducks at specified times to prevent them from overeating? I didn’t know they were closet gluttons!

 

[MGG]

What about tufted ducks (Bali ducks?) Or Swedish blues?

 

[Mimi13]

Ducks are bred to be what they are!
Never intended to be pets in a persons backyard. That being said each breeder has made them to serve a purpose and pet wasn't one of them. Ornamental Ducks Are easier..
it's a crap shoot on what you get. Just like duel purpose Chicks , they will either be great meat or laying hens? Depends on what line you get?

This is true and I do understand the whole “separation ideal” of people and animals. Ducks and chickens were definitely created for meat and eggs; however, in the grand scheme of choosing an animal to not only eat, but spend time with, which “hatchery” breed would be most desirable to be around?

 

[luvmychixandducks]

Just saw your post and am glad you added Muscovies to your list.
Your typing issue reminded me of a co-worker that had a problem with the W and the S being so close - but it would upset me too if my name was Whitmore like hers.

 

[chickens really]

I guess

This is true and I do understand the whole “separation ideal” of people and animals. Ducks and chickens were definitely created for meat and eggs; however, in the grand scheme of choosing an animal to not only eat, but spend time with, which “hatchery” breed would be most desirable to be around?

Thats something a buyer asked before ordering..