Update: All birds shown in this post our now sold to good homes!
We have young runner ducklings, muscovy ducklings, and call ducklings for sale. Also young Daisy Belles, and Bluebells, both hybrid layers.
Here is some information on the the Breeds:
Muscovy Ducks
Originating from Brazil, Muscovies are the only domestic ducks that is not derived from mallard stock. Wild muscovies coloration is black and white, but domestication has produced many different colors. These colors are; blue, blue and white, chocolate, chocolate and white, white, black, black and white, lavender, and calical. The males can grow to be quite large, weighing 10-15 lbs. Most of the females are 5-7 pounds but can reach up to 9 and sometimes 10 lbs. Their feet are equipt with strong sharp claws for grabbing tree branches and roosting. Muscovys are unique because of their bright red crest around their eyes and above the beak. They do not swim much because their oil glands are under developed compared to most ducks. Muscovy hens can set three times a year, and the egg clutches can vary from 8 to 21 eggs. The egg are incubated for 35 days.
Indian Runner Ducks
Indian Runner ducks have a distinctive type, the long, flat, straight head and long, slender neck forming, in shape, and umbrella handle and stem, the back should be long, straight and carried upright, and with the body should take on almost horizontal bearing. At present the colour range is still expanding with the Black Chocolate and Blue often losing colour especially in females with age and the males succeptible to throwing odd white feathers after injuries / fights with other drakes.
Call Ducks
The Call Duck is an energetic and active duck. It is small, weighing around 0.68 kg (1.5 lb) with a plump bowl-shaped body; a wide, rounded head; tiny, broad bill and short legs. It is vocal with a high pitched call. The Call Duck comes in a variety of standard colours including White, Gray, Blue, Buff, Pastel, Khaki, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Snowy, Spot and Black & White Magpie. Nonstandard colours include Blue Fawn, Nutmeg, Self Black, Cinnamon and Crested. It produces 25–75 eggs a year.
Daisy Belles
Daisy Belles are a newly developed hybrid with a high laying capacity.
Bluebell
Another Rhode X . This is a beautiful looking bird, laying brown eggs and a typical hybrid with great production. Very scarce and a great seller.
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All these birds are growers and were growers at the time of the photo and will continue to grow into lovely birds. If you are interested in any of these growers contact us by email or phone (check out the contact page for details).
