what kind of ducks?

[monkey]

any ideas on what duck breed should I get? I want friendly ducks that lay eggs, and I was thinking about a few female khaki campbells and maybe a mallard drake just because they look cool, do you think this is a good choice?

 

[Shadowhills Farm]

Pekin ducks are GREAT egg layers. We have one girl, and she will lay everyday or just about everyday. We also had a Rouen with good egg producing as well.

 

[kingpincray]

indian runners and khaki campbells. hatching your own will guarantee friendliness...
I am having so much fun with mine at the moment.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

khaki campells are a great choice

 

[crazybarnlady]

runners and campbells all the way!

 

[monkey]

are mallards friendly? they're the only ducks you can buy that also live in the wild, and I was thinking of getting a drake just because I like the way they look, but since it wouldn't lay eggs it have to be a pet.

 

[Frosty]

Before you get a mallard, make sure you check state laws. Some require a permit for you to keep them. If they do, you could always get a rouen, they look a lot the same but are bigger. Also keep in mind that most places sell waterfowl as straight run unless you get one that is already started.

 

[Goat_Walker]

Ive only ever had one mallard drake and i wont ever have mallards again. He was very rough on my girls, i thought he would dislocate their wings! Good luck though!

 

[Sweetfolly]

For good egg production, you want to go with Anconas, Campbells, Harlequins, Hookbills, Magpies, or Indian Runners (according to Holderread's website!)

I LOVE my Hookbills, and Harlequins are increasingly popular lately; in fact, if you like the look of a mallard, Harlequin drakes look very mallard-esque. They're very pretty birds - everyone here on BYC who has them is very happy with them. They were developed from a color mutation in a Campbell, and lay just as well as any Campbell can.

I don't have any Welsh Harlequins myself, but based on what you've said you're looking for, they'd be my vote for you!

 

[SandraChick]

I have Indian Runners and they lay over 300eggs / year......

They are the funniest, comical ducks ever......Makes them my duck of choice!

Sandra