What Duck Breeds Would Be Good For Beginners?

[EverythingDucks]

I've never had poultry before and was wondering what duck breeds would be good for beginners. We don't have a huge space so a smaller breed would be best I think.

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

I love Pekins and White Crested! Granted, they are the only duck breeds I have had.

 

[Severne]

Pekins are loud in my experience, they eggs are also much more “ducky”. Cayugas are Agressive, But quiet. their eggs are better Tasting in my opinion and in the opinion of my buyers. KCs are a little loud but don’t have as good of eggs as Cayugas, but they are in my opinion a great beginner duck. Runners are relatively quiet but they don’t lay as many eggs and they are aggressive at my flock.