The khaki-Campbell duck Thread !!!!!!!!

[cosbackyard]

Does anyone here let their KC's free range? If so, at what age did you begin to let them do so?

Absolutely. I let mine start ranging at 5 weeks, when the weather was warm enough. But only when I'm home.
I don't think I'd let them loose too much younger than that unless I was in the yard with them.

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

I let mine out about 4wks, when its warm, or when their mammas take them out. I have babies hatched under my Khaki, they're 4-5 wks, but they've been out for at least 2+ weeks. Their mom decided it was time for them, not me. Actually I think foraging is really really good for them early on, I had a runner with leg issues until she started ranging. Then the issue went away. But I agree, I don't really leave mine out when I'm away either.

 

[Lynzi777]

My chickens are out all day from sunrise to sundown. Whether I'm home or away. These khaki campbells however are sooooo fast! They've gotten out of their pen a couple of times and chasing them down to get them back in was not fun at all - especially in the rain! LOL Maybe I'll give it a go this weekend while I am home and I don't have to worry about being anywhere at a certain time like I do during the week with my son being in school and stuff. This way I'll be home and keep an eye on them. They were a month old Wednesday.

 

[Mario farmer]

Hello,
Four weeks ago, I bought a litle brown duckling without knowing the variety of duck he was.
From the begining I sospected he could be a khaki campbell but im not sure.
What do you think???

Bye
Mario

 

[Mario farmer]

Do you think is a male or female??

 

[Lynzi777]

Mario ~ Looks like a KC to me. Mine are 4wks as well and I am still unable to tell male/female.

 

[Mario farmer]

Thanks, linzy, mine is growing so fast, and its very nervous because he is always looking for something to eat!!!
I hope when he grows up he would be a khaki campbell hen!!!
Regards Mario

 

[Mario farmer]

The other day an spanish duck breeder said that my little and brown duckling could be a rouen duck
And he send me a photo:

Do you think mine is more similar to a rouen or a khaki Campbell??

 

[Mario farmer]

The other day an spanish duck breeder said that my little and brown duckling could be a rouen duck
And he send me a photo:

Do you think mine is more similar to a rouen or a khaki Campbell??

 

[Mario farmer]

O my God, y publishedthe reply over 4 times , please scuse me!!