Ducks

The Mallards are excellent flyers but also have a calm disposition. It takes the males approximately 16 weeks to get their full coloring, and they start to fly at about 14 weeks of age. The males and females are somewhat similar in color as well. Purpose: Ornamental Production: 100 Large White Eggs/Year Temperament: Flighty Mature Weight: 2-3 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Often **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

The Pekin duck is the most popular breed for eating and they are the most common domestic duck. If managed carefully, they have excellent egg production too. The duck can be processed around 40 days old when it reaches around 7 lbs. The Pekin are calm, do not fly, and are not as motherly as other duck breeds. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 200 XX-Large White Eggs/Year Temperament: Calm, Active Mature Weight: 8-12 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

Rouen ducks are larger than the Mallard breed but are similar in color. This is a close second favorite breed of duck next to the Pekin. They have very tasty meat and have a lean body. Their temperament is calm, and they lay a decent amount of eggs per year. A great addition to any size farm. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 180 X-Large White Eggs/Year Temperament: Calm, Gentle Mature Weight: 6-7 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

The Buff Duck was developed as a multipurpose bird. The hens are good egg producers, and the males are great for roasting. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 180 Large White Temperament: Docile, Active Mature Weight: 7-8 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

Runners are an amazingly unique breed with a strong slender body and an upward stance. They were originally bred for their mobility and high egg production. They tend to have a more nervous temperament. Purpose: Foraging/Ornamental Production: 180 Large White Tinted Blue/Green Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Active Mature Weight: 4-5 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Rarely **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

Runners are an amazingly unique breed with a strong slender body and an upward stance. They were originally bred for their mobility and high egg production. They tend to have a more nervous temperament. Purpose: Foraging/Ornamental Production: 180 Large White Tinted Blue/Green Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Active Mature Weight: 4-5 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Rarely **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

The Blue Swedish is very similar to the Pekin Duck with a slightly more upright stance. The Blue Swedish is a very hearty duck with a calm disposition. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 180 Large White Tinted Blue/Green Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Active Mature Weight: 7-8 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

The distinctive markings of the Magpie breed make it unique among ducks and a beautiful addition to any flock. The back, tail, and top of the head are either black or blue, while the remainder of the bird is white with sharp, clear distinctions between the white and colored areas. This Welsh breed was developed in the 1900s by M.C. Gower Williams and Oliver Drake as a beautiful yet productive bird. It is believed to have been created from a mix of Runner, Huttegem, and Termonde ducks. The Magpie first arrived in the U.S. in the 1960s, and they are regarded as fine egg producers. They are active foragers as well. Purpose: Dual-Purpose Production: 200 Large White Eggs/Year Temperament: Calm, Active Mature Weight: 4-5 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Rarely **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**

Hatchery choice of ducklings based on availability with a minimum of 3 breeds. Breeds that could be in the assortment is Pekin, Rouen, Khaki Campbell, Blue Swedish, Black Swedish, White Crested, Fawn & White Runner, Black Runner, Blue Runner, Chocolate Runner, Saxony, Silver Appleyard, Golden 300 and White Layer. This assortment will provide beauty to your backyard, eggs, pest control, and are also a good source of meat. APPROX. 100-290 EGGS/YEAR (depending on breeds received) | EGG COLOR: WHITE - BLUISH GREEN | MATURE WT: 2-9 lbs.

Runners are an amazingly unique breed with a strong slender body and an upward stance. They were originally bred for their mobility and high egg production. They tend to have a more nervous temperament. We offer four different colors of Runner ducks, black, chocolate, fawn, and white and blue. Purpose: Foraging/Ornamental Production: 180 Large White Tinted Blue/Green To Dark Green Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Active Mature Weight: 4-5 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Rarely **Minimum Order Requirements – 15 Ducklings**