Sell Me On A Duck Breed

[Isaac 0]

I believe Hoover hatchery doesn't ship ducks from Iowa either.

My last batch of ducklings (the pekin girls) I ordered from Murray McMurray since their location was not too far from me. Well guess what? Little did I know that they did not ship from their location but instead from CA, the complete opposite coast from me. I found that out when they got delayed in shipping and were almost 2 days late. So these are excellent pointers for choosing a hatchery.

 

[quackiemama]

I believe Hoover hatchery doesn't ship ducks from Iowa either.

Good to know! That last time was a learning experience for me for sure!

 

[The Farmers' Daughter]

I just started with ducks last summer. 1 had 2 pekins, and they were so entertaining. They'd also follow me around. Sadly, they succumbed to predators.

I also had 2 muscovies. They were a lot more standoffish, and didn't have the adorable butt wiggle. If you do handle them you definitely have to wear gloves. Their nails are razor blades! The beauty of them is that they fly, and can easily escape predators. They disappeared in January. I'm thinking that they've flown elsewhere for the winter. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they return once the snow disappears.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Please post it when you can.

Here you go: The Gardening Ducks

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Hey, no worries! I did not think your reply was the least bit rude!

1) when considering a hatchery, I would pick one as close to me as possible as this will hopefully make the shipping time shorter and less stressful.

2) pick hatchery that actually hatches the ducks at their facility. Some hatcheries don't actually hatch the duckings, they contract through other hatcheries

3) since you are considering buying day olds, I think this rules out the Muscovy, because I don't think any of the commercial hatcheries sell Muscovies due to some laws and that they don't ship well.

if I were going to buy from a hatchery, I think I would buy from Metzer, but that is only because I have been there and they are close to me.

Metzer Farms have started to sell Muscovies:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/Muscovy...U&affiliate=undef&BirdType=Duck&Breed=Muscovy

 

[Miss Lydia]

Some very busy ducks! Working for their supper! I love how they talk every breath as they are working!

 

[casportpony]

Metzer Farms have started to sell Muscovies:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/Muscovy...U&affiliate=undef&BirdType=Duck&Breed=Muscovy

Interesting, I wonder if they are breeding them there?

 

[Mimi13]

Here you go: The Gardening Ducks

They are so fascinating. I could honestly sit and watch them all day, just like my chickens. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Mimi13]

Metzer Farms have started to sell Muscovies:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/Muscovy...U&affiliate=undef&BirdType=Duck&Breed=Muscovy

Yes I saw them online at Metzer.

How do you find out if the particular birds you order are hatched at the actual Hatchery?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I believe Purely Poultry tells you in their home page not sure of others.