What duck breed is for me?

[TeriyakiChicken]

Hey everyone!
I am thinking of getting ducks and I need help with choosing a breed. I don't mind about egg production, I just want a quiet friendly duck.
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I live in Australia

 

[duckyfromoz]

Hi TeriyakiChicken. Sadly some of the breeds seen here in these pages arent available in Australia, ( ancona / magpie - as well as a lot of the ornamental breeds. ) but we still have plenty of breeds that are great as pets. Firstly knowing is available around your area is a place to start. Are you thinking of getting ducklings to raise or adult ducks? Maybe even hatching some eggs in a few months when spring hits could be an option for you as well. I live in Melbourne- and breed runners- but I have kept many different breeds over the years. Runners are my favorite - I wanted them for many years before I got them and now keep asking myself why i waited as long as I did.

If you want quiet as in noise... muscovies are the way to go. Pekins are a good breed temperament wise. But what ever you choose- plenty of time and treats will help to keep them quieter and more used to being handled.