Where to buy min. of 3 Call ducks?

[MagpieDucks]

Saxonys!! Magpies!!!

 

[Abriana]

Saxonys!! Magpies!!!View attachment 1240770View attachment 1240771View attachment 1240772View attachment 1240773

Ooh I like the magpies a lot! I was just on another thread and someone had a duck just like that and I thought I would love a duck like that! Thanks!!

 

[Abriana]

I’m thinking saxonys!! They’re cute, and you and @Bills vs Beaks seem to like them a lot.

 

[MagpieDucks]

I’m thinking saxonys!! They’re cute, and you and @Bills vs Beaks seem to like them a lot.

Yes. I...might have to................rehome mine. But I might keep 2 of my hens.

 

[Abriana]

Yes. I...might have to................rehome mine. But I might keep 2 of my hens.

Oh no! I hope you don’t have to.

 

[MagpieDucks]

Oh no! I hope you don’t have to.

It's my choice to do it. I probably will keep a couple. I just won't be actively breeding them like I will the Magpies. I like he Magpies better, because they mature faster, are smaller, and easier for me to handle. They're also rarer than Saxonys.

 

[Abriana]

It's my choice to do it. I probably will keep a couple. I just won't be actively breeding them like I will the Magpies. I like he Magpies better, because they mature faster, are smaller, and easier for me to handle. They're also rarer than Saxonys.

Oh ok. I like magpies too! They’re so pretty!

 

[MagpieDucks]

Oh ok. I like magpies too! They’re so pretty!

Yes! I'm hoping to order some more Hatching eggs as my Bday present.

 

[Ravynscroft]

The reason Metzers does not offer Calls is the same reason any ethical Call breeder will not ship ducklings.... Call ducklings DO NOT ship well, they don't handle the stress at all and other than a couple hatcheries, most will not even consider risking shipping...

Cost of Calls is all about quality, there are plenty of PQ Calls available if you look and they *should never* run much more than standard ducks in price...

Look locally if you want them, or settle for started juvies/adults first, then hatch from those...

Calls are great beginner ducks, actually... they're much more easily imprintable than other breeds, tend to be more social than large breeds, and are extremely intelligent and just plain fun to have around...

But, when they sound off/alert, they are extremely LOUD... if that might be an issue, then best to look at others instead... but I have found content Calls only sound off or alert when startled/scared/for a reason, and their daily 'talking' voices are much quieter chatter than larger breeds... they also fly very, very well... if you can't cover their area, clipping wings may be a necessity... but also be aware that due to their size, predation is more likely than a large breed, so netted run is safer all around... just my 2 cents...

 

[learycow]

I do sell sexed trios only if I have extra females. Otherwise they are sold in male/female pairs. Juveniles and ducklings are usually sold unsexed. It's tough to rehome extra drakes so most breeders don't sell trios of all females