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- Aug 25, 2020
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Hi Tia, getting ducks is a really exciting experience, I was the same! I love my two Indian Runners. They are goofy, skatty, loving, excitable and make me laugh on a regular basis. We had them at a few days old and they are now 6 months old and their isnt a day that goes by where I regret the animal or breed choice. Our boy is soft and calm. Our girl is bonkers and loud, but would not change them for the world. Good luck!Hi!
I have ALWAYS wanted ducks. I LOVE ducks. I plan to get a few this spring now that I have a lot more room. I have a small flock of chickens (getting more of those, too, come spring). These ducks will be pets more than anything, but I do like duck eggs!
Now that I am finally getting them, I am like a kid in a candy store! I don't know what kind to get! I adore Runners, but Cayuga are gorgeous. And Pekin are adorable. And my hubby likes Swedish. And Appleyards seem fantastic. Ahhhhhh!
I would prefer ducks who don't fly. They will be in a fenced area (about 1/4 acre in area) shared with my chickens, but they'll have their own wing of the chicken house (pardon the pun).
Advice? I'm leaning towards Runners for cuteness, but I've heard they can be really standoffish. I don't need them to be my best friends, but I need to be able to handle them to care for them.
TIA!
(I'm so excited!!!!)