Xmas in Nebraska (Iowa)

[XmasDucklings]

I am wanting to purchase some ducklings for my mother! she lives in Iowa on an old stone quarry there is plenty of open space along with a swimming lake and a fishing lake! I am currently thinking of going to efowl.com and it says that they "suggest" (they really just make it cheaper) that you purchase a minimum of 4. is that too many? she has the financial means and the space and time and what not, but will they bond with her if she has 4? i know it depends on her a lot and her interaction with them but while she is working during the day they are going to have eachother (some times my dad too) im just a little nervous i grew up in valley nebraska so i couldnt have ever had ducks but i have always thought it would be so awesome and now my mom has the space and the freedom to do so i just dont want to mess it up! thanks for helping! i appreciate it all! hope to hear from some of ya soon!

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

That sounds like a great present! I can't give you any tips on ducks, sorry, I'm a chicken keeper me, but why don't you pop in at the Ducks section? Read a few threads, get an idea of the different breeds and their characteristics etc. You can of course also ask the duck owners there to make some suggestions and give you advice. They're a very nice bunch of peeps.

 

[Kevin565]

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1. You can not just throw ducks on a lake. They are still easy catchings for any predator.
2. I would not go with efowl. Many people have had issues with them on here.
3. I always advise at least 2 ducks. However the only place I know that ships two is Metzers. The more ducks you have the harder it is for them to bond with you.

 

[Carcajou]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I would heed the written advice. And good luck!

 

[liz9910]

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, XmasDucks, and

! Great idea! Hope you locate some quackers!!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us. x2 everything Kevin said. Good luck

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard.

 

[Wild Trapper]

Hi and welcome from Ohio

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Kevin knows ducks