The hunt for the perfect duck?

[andythescot]

I've been thinking lately of getting a few ducks next spring. But what are the real pros and cons of keeping ducks?

I'm looking for a breed that I can keep in the same shed as the chickens, that will eat mosquitos/flies/winged bugs the chickens can't get, that preferably lays a good amount of eggs, and one that still has at least a little bit of a flying ability. The flying ability is important to me because I don't have a pond, and I value the idea of poultry escaping from predators.

It doesn't matter if all the criteria is covered, but let's say 3/4 points.

Thank you fair duck keepers!

 

[animalpro24]

Runners are great foragers, take care of bugs pretty well but they don't fly. They are good runners, hence the name. I would suggest you get at least a small kiddie pool, just so they can keep clean. Hope this helps

 

[BirdBrain]

Muscovies are fliers, good foragers, quiet, and brood their own. We love ours!!