Where to buy quality ducks.

[littledreamhill]

I am thinking of getting some ducks and was wondering where I could purchase quality show ducks. We just moved so I am starting over with my chickens and thot it would be fun to get ducks for our farm too. I have had call ducks but would like to get a normal size duck instead. Any suggestions?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Check out your state thread at "where am I where are you" finding a breeder would be best most likely.

 

[ducksinvt]

Metzer farms has good quality ducks, i dunno what they have this time of year though!!!

 

[littledreamhill]

Thanks for the suggestions!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Not sure if Holderread's still in business but they sell show quality.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Any suggestions?

Hi there, welcome to BYC!

Will you be showing or breeding your ducks? Consider adding your general location to your profile as it will help folks make their best suggestion possible at a glance.

To get "show quality" ducks they would need to be adult. As duckling have yet to show their qualities and they may not be that of a show winning parent..

I don't show.. but ducks I received from Metzer were very good quality to the best of my knowledge and they were all healthy (disease free) and hardy, with quite a wide selection available, they are a valued resource for me. Also they were the breeds and gender I ordered. Since you haven't decided on a specific breed, consider checking out their comparison chart and maybe ordering from them.. Located in Ca.
https://www.metzerfarms.com/DuckBreedComparisonNew.cfm?affiliate=undef&CustID=27246076

I heard good things about Hollerad, located on Oregon I think.

I wouldn't say highest quality to the standard of perfection with chickens, but lots of options, none the less and you can keep the best of the best and eat or sell the rest...
https://www.purelypoultry.com/ducklings-c-256_234.html

Got good chickens from here and they have ducks...
https://www.meyerhatchery.com/productlist.a5w?subcat=1021&cat=1045

These guys provide birds for TSC..
https://hoovershatchery.com/ducks.html

I like the chickens I got from here a lot as well as the experience..
https://www.cacklehatchery.com/water-fowl/ducks.html

There are many other, and I didn't check specific availability. But get an idea of what you think you might like and I hope you have a fantastic adventure!