Where to buy min. of 3 Call ducks?

[Abriana]

i really want call ducks, and am fully prepared to give them complete protection with a run within my chicken pen. Unfortunately I’ve run into a few problems. I would like to buy from mezter farms hatchery because I’ve heard great things about them, but unfortunately they don’t sell calls. Also they ship a minimum of two, and I would like three. Since they didn’t sell calls I popped over to a couple other hatcheries to check them out, but one had a minimum of ten calls for $15 and the other had calls and a low minimum (two I think) but if you purchased more than ten there was a $45 fee more special handling and heating because there weren’t as many in the box. Does anyone know of a hatchery with a low minimum and call ducks? I have my heart set on them, but could switch to a different breed. If anyone had any bantam breeds to suggest, please do! Thanks!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

i know user @learycow sells and ships calls, you may want to look at her profile
she has gorgeous birds!!

 

[sourland]

Start a conversation with @Ravynscroft . She is ill right now so may take a while getting in touch with you.

 

[Abriana]

Thanks for the quick reply’s! I’ll talk with Learycow, and maybe ravynscroft a bit later when she’s feeling better

 

[dheltzel]

Why not get 10 (or more) and sell the ones you don't want to keep? What if you end up with 2 males and 1 female (that is the worst ratio for the poor girl) ? Raise up 10 of them, pick the ones you want to keep then sell the extras as pairs or groups of males for pets.

 

[MillersFarm]

Why not get 10 (or more) and sell the ones you don't want to keep? What if you end up with 2 males and 1 female (that is the worst ratio for the poor girl) ? Raise up 10 of them, pick the ones you want to keep then sell the extras as pairs or groups of males for pets.

Though normally I would agree with this kind of post I'm going to have to disagree, Unlike standard ducks Calls are very very expensive.. Buying 10 call ducklings can easily cost over $100, Depending on the quality.

@Abriana If you can't find a local breeder that'll sell you 3 calls Purely Poultry sells a nice variety of call ducks, they have a minimum of 6 and each duckling is only $15. Just don't expect the best quality from them..

 

[chickens really]

I sell trios......Come to Alberta...

 

[MagpieDucks]

i really want call ducks, and am fully prepared to give them complete protection with a run within my chicken pen. Unfortunately I’ve run into a few problems. I would like to buy from mezter farms hatchery because I’ve heard great things about them, but unfortunately they don’t sell calls. Also they ship a minimum of two, and I would like three. Since they didn’t sell calls I popped over to a couple other hatcheries to check them out, but one had a minimum of ten calls for $15 and the other had calls and a low minimum (two I think) but if you purchased more than ten there was a $45 fee more special handling and heating because there weren’t as many in the box. Does anyone know of a hatchery with a low minimum and call ducks? I have my heart set on them, but could switch to a different breed. If anyone had any bantam breeds to suggest, please do! Thanks!

Minimum of 6, 8$ a piece. You aren't going to find sexed call ducklings though. www.johnsonswaterfowl.com

 

[chickens really]

Not sure about the quality your looking for?..I have never seen one I don't like...All Calls are fantastic...

 

[Abriana]

Thanks for the great advice everyone! I’ll think about it all, can you buy sexed calls? Or are they too little? I get really attached and don’t want to give males up, which I would have to.