Coffee anyone ?

[MatthewsHomestead]

Could brew a pot. I'm sure someone else would need it too to get through the afternoon.
What kind of ducks did you get? I really want ducks.

Oh mylanta I was so sick yesterday. I think it was my allergies...
Aside from my Pekins, we ended up with a few more Rouen, Khaki Campbell, some Black, Brown and Blue? Swedish. Started with 10 now we have a total of 24 plus what's in the bator. The bator goes on lockdown tomorrow night.

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

Tried to upload a couple pics of the new ducks but my phone is not cooperating

 

[RollingAcres]

Hope you are feeling better today @MatthewsHomestead .
Don't want to assume, but are your ducks for both meat and eggs? I'm looking into duck breeds and trying to read more about them. So far Cayuga and Welsh Harlequin are catching my eyes. I can't get too many as they will be in the same coop & run as my 2 hens, so don't want to crowd them.

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

I want some of both those breeds too! Just have to wait until all our other projects are done to create space for them and some calls. Just be careful that you have all hens only. Drakes will try to breed your chicken hens and could hurt them badly. I raise for breeding, eggs, and meat. Too many drakes means supper!

 

[RollingAcres]

No drakes for me, I don't want to breed them, not even sure if I want them for meat yet. Just want eggs for now but if I get some drakes from the duckling then they will become supper. Roasted duck, yum!
I want breeds that are not loud, Cayuga is one of them.

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

My Pekins are super loud. Thankfully all my neighbors across the road find my animals entertaining and not annoying! The Black Swedish seem fairly quiet..... That could be another option for you.

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

The eggs are amazing to bake with. Talk about fluffy and moist cakes and breads!

 

[Skiesblue]

I was going to recommend Muscovy ducks but just read it’s illegal to own or sell them. Whhaaaaat?

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

That's crazy. I know lots of people that have them.

 

[Mini Horses]

Muscovy ducks but just read it’s illegal to own or sell them. Whhaaaaat?

They are for sale all over here.....where are you located? Apparently they are used for meat. ??