BastyPutt
Yes, your Polish is a cockerel...
After nearly 2 decades of poultry raising, I finally bit the bullet and ordered some ducklings. The idea of duck eggs is just too alluring.
Although I've researched everything under the sun, I do have one question for you quackers....
I've always kept a male - roosters, toms, cocks, etc - because aside from the obvious benefit of being able to hatch your own flock, it changes the dynamic of the flock to a more natural one. My hens are always far more productive when there is a good, well behaved rooster around.
Have you all ever noticed anything similar in ducks? I have 10 hens ordered (hatchery choice layers) and am considering adding a drake.
If so, are there breeds of drake you would recommend?
Thank you!
Although I've researched everything under the sun, I do have one question for you quackers....
I've always kept a male - roosters, toms, cocks, etc - because aside from the obvious benefit of being able to hatch your own flock, it changes the dynamic of the flock to a more natural one. My hens are always far more productive when there is a good, well behaved rooster around.
Have you all ever noticed anything similar in ducks? I have 10 hens ordered (hatchery choice layers) and am considering adding a drake.
If so, are there breeds of drake you would recommend?
Thank you!