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Our ducks are egg-producing insect control!
They are free-ranging, able to roam throughout the property and a delight to watch.
The pond is one of their favorite spots.
Our youngest son, Keil, is our duck wrangler. He loves everything to do with birds, and is a Greenwing member of Ducks Unlimited.
If you are local, and would like ducks, ducklings, or duck eggs, give us a call. We can also blow and ship clean eggs for craft purposes.
 The babies are here! Indian Runner ducklings started hatching April 19th, 2009... |
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We have been astounded by their hardiness in our Northwest climate. They tolerate both extreme heat and cold, and actually seem to enjoy the snow! We have Fawn & White, Blue and Chocolate Runner ducks, and will be adding Crested Runner Ducks to the flock this year. |
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The incubation period for ducks is twenty-eight days - seven days longer than a chicken. It is a long wait, but what a reward! This is Dottie the Duck, who enjoyed a couple of days of TLC with Keil. Our ducklings hatch seasonally, we do not incubate eggs. We usually have a hatch at the end of May.
If you are interested in ducklings, we would be happy to put you on our announcement list. Our ducklings are now 4th generation natural incubation - which means they know they are ducks - and they know what ducks are supposed to do (which includes raising ducklings!)
Because our ducklings are natural hatch, we do not produce the same volume of birds as a farm using an artificial incubator. We sell out quickly, and will not offer ducklings again until the following year, when broody is in season.
Introducing our new Crested Runner ducks... |
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The flock "spokesduck" is Jill, a fawn Indian Runner Duck. Usually the loudest, and out in front of the pack...we were concerned when she "disappeared." We found her - and twelve eggs that didn't make it to the table. Here is Jill with her new additions to the flock! |
| Links for Learning |
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
Runner Ducks are a "watch" breed on the American Rare Breeds Conservancy Trust Conservation Priority List. They are prolific layers, outlaying most breeds of chickens!
Learn more about them and other endangered breeds of livestock. | |
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