I've decided!... I think

[Jdc361]

Why do you want a drake?  I assume you aren't breeding with a mix flock.  Drakes are more hassles.  I have two drakes in a mixed flock.  I got my Rouen drake because I wanted the green headed pretty boy.  I got my White Crested Drake because crested females can have a hard time when there is a drake around. I love my boys but if they were both girls duck life would be easier.  So if you have a reason... great! I don't regret mine. But you don't need a drake for your ducks and drakes don't lay eggs.

I want a drake because I like the way they look. And I know that they are quieter! Even tho I'm still getting two females for him lol

 

[Jdc361]

A Welsh Harlequin wouldn't be too heavy. Are you wanting to breed mixed breed ducks?

Well I wouldn't mind but that's not the goal. I just like how they look

 

[islandgirl82]

I used to have both Khaki Campbells and Welsh Harlequins together (2 KC females and a pair of WH). They did very well together and because the Welsh Harlequin breed originated from the Khaki Campbell, the size difference isn't too drastic.

 

[Jdc361]

I used to have both Khaki Campbells and Welsh Harlequins together (2 KC females and a pair of WH).  They did very well together and because the Welsh Harlequin breed originated from the Khaki Campbell, the size difference isn't too drastic. 

So which do u think would be the better drake

 

[islandgirl82]

I was partial to the WH...they were a bit friendlier than my KCs and gorgeous to look at.

 

[Jdc361]

I was partial to the WH...they were a bit friendlier than my KCs and gorgeous to look at. 

Thank u so much!!!

 

[islandgirl82]

You're welcome!

 

[Going Quackers]

Do Drakes take care of their hens like Roosters do? Watching out for predators and sounding the alarm like roosters? Are Drakes pretty protective of their flock?

HA no and as a matter of fact not do all roosters... i do have some drakes here who will wander with their females and probably fight vs flight but that only makes them dinner faster it doesn't make a reason to own them.

 

[Going Quackers]

Personally eventually you'll want more females.. drakes need at least 2-3 per.. are you able to do that? i own drakes(A LOT) and roosters so i do know where i speak from, frankly unless your breeding i would not mix sexes the hassles it can cause are unreal.

 

[Tevyes Dad]

I want a drake because I like the way they look. And I know that they are quieter! Even tho I'm still getting two females for him lol

Then I would get the drake realizing there is more work. This year we had to isolate one of our drakes for 3 weeks because his hormones were so bad and he was attacking our other drake and several of the ducks constantly. That involved building him a pen for the day and taking him in every night. He is still agressive but he has calmed down enough to join the general population.