So.... How many ducks?

[azure_]

So I want a lot of ducks but.....

I have never had ducks and really really want some. I want way to many different breeds and egg colors. How many ducks do you think I should start with? Also what do you think the good drake to duck ratio is? I don't want any over mating. Also if you want to vote on what duck breeds I should get I have a poll: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/poll-what-duck-breeds-should-i-get.1408006/

 

[Ratchnick]

How much land do you have?

 

[azure_]

2.4 acres not all cleared

 

[Ratchnick]

Do you have a plan for the extra boys already?

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Order sexed ducklings so you don't get extra boys or any boys if you don't want them. Ratio is 4 girls for every boy.

 

[azure_]

Order sexed ducklings so you don't get extra boys or any boys if you don't want them. Ratio is 4 girls for every boy.

Yeah of course I would order sexed 4 to 1 ?

 

[azure_]

Do you have a plan for the extra boys already?

I would order sexed

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Yeah of course I would order sexed 4 to 1 ?

Yes. Do you have a secure coop? Do you need brooding advice? I wouldn't recommend more than 10 to start. 5 would probably be best. If you get a boy you can always take up hatching to add to your flock.

 

[Ratchnick]

Next is think about how much money you want to spend. Easy to spend $2000 on duck run and house, especially if you cant do it yourself, a large breed of duck can eat about 4 bags a year, for me that's over $100 per duck. Also think about what your going to do with all the eggs? In the end its probably better to start with a small number of ducks and expand later.

 

[azure_]

Next is think about how much money you want to spend. Easy to spend $2000 on duck run and house, especially if you cant do it yourself, a large breed of duck can eat about 4 bags a year, for me that's over $100 per duck. Also think about what your going to do with all the eggs? In the end its probably better to start with a small number of ducks and expand later.

Already have coop and run so don't need to worry about that, though I'm doing an expansion soon. I've heard that duck eggs are good for baked goods and my mom what's to make pasta