Small order ducklings??

[Croft5Homestead]

Hi guys, I’m currently looking to add a few ducklings to my flock.(2-4) normally for this amount I would go to my local feed store, but they don’t sex their ducklings, and I really need hens. I’ve looked into ordering online, but due to small order fees, it adds up to almost $80.00!! For only 3 ducklings. I really want Welsh harlequin, or khaki Campbell, any suggestions?

 

[Quatie]

Metzer is doing free shipping, but small orders have a fee for heating pads. I think at 4 the fee goes down. And at 10 that is their minimum order size, so no shipping or fee.

 

[SolarDuck]

I live in Virginia, so there are some, but no major ones near me, mostly small feed stores.
Also, I looked into MPC, they were much more expensive

I believe if you order ducks on My Pet Chicken they just ship them from one of the waterfowl farms like Metzer, your best bet is probably to just order directly from metzer, or just get some from those small feed stores you were talking about.

 

[Percipen]

My local facebook poultry groups put up posts to get a bunch of people to go in on a big order since most people only want a few chicks or ducklings. Maybe see if you have state or local groups near you. See if there are any posts or put up your own post and see if you get any takers

 

[Croft5Homestead]

Thanks so much!!

 

[Croft5Homestead]

You can search your local Craigslist to find ducklings.

It auto corrected to isn’t, but I meant is!! Oops...

 

[Croft5Homestead]

I recommend you search craigslist. There's a lot of ducks and ducklings you can buy

I actually did check Craig’s list, but couldn’t find what I needed around my area. I went with a place called Valley Farms Hatchery. I’ve heard mixed reviews for them, but since their prices were the best I’ve seen in years, I decided to give them a chance. My ducklings are coming mid June, so I can tell y’all how it works out if you want. Thanks to everyone for their help!!

 

[Yardmom]

If it doesn't workout to order at a feed store or other local store another option is to order enough to avoid the small order fee. I know cackels is 15 ducks. (I found that out when starting an order for a dozen, now guess how many are coming) Then sell the ones you don't want.

 

[Croft5Homestead]

While that isn’t most definitely something I will look into, my main problem is the expense. Were I to buy all (say 15) I can’t guarantee that I will be able to sell the extras. And I definitely can’t keep more than 4, possibly 5. Thanks for your great suggestions though!!

 

[Nero70002]

And if you got straight run you could probably sell the ones you don't want on here and keep the prettiest nicest hens for yourself. Or buy one of the bigger minimum orders and sell the rest on here.