What duck breed would be good for going broody & hatchng her own eggs?

[fordguy]

I have khaki campbells, pekin and coyuga right now. None have gone broody. My turkeys are reproducing themselves great, but not ducks.

Thinking of changing breeds to a duck that will get large enough for meat, free range well, and reproduce themselves.
EDIT - I should have said no muscovies, they did not get along with any other birds. I did not like them either. Sorry guys, I know they are popular here.

 

[Kevin565]

Muscovies are pretty broody. I've also heard good things about Welsh Harlequins.

 

[UrbanFarmerGreg]

I second the vote for Muscovies

 

[duck&chickencrazy]

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I agree!! Muscovies would be your best choice...

 

[lovesduckies]

Muscovies!!! Mine was the best mommy!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Muscovies!!

 

[goosedragon]

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Well if you rule out muscovies, look at breeds NOT known for egg production [you can't lay huge numbers of eggs if you go broody since that puts you out of egg production for about 2 months.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Invest in a few hens of a broody chicken breed to set your duck under.

 

[DUCKGIRL89]

I say Welsh harlequins. I have some but they are still young and have not gone broody yet. But I will let you know if I get a broody from them.

 

[Oregon Blues]

If you don't want to use an incubator, then I suggest you keep some silkie chickens to hatch eggs for you. They'll set at the drop of a hat and do a good job of hatching duck eggs.