Muscovy Ducks
While the original focus of my breeding program was on Ancona ducks, I fell in love with a little brown Muscovy duckling, just four days old. Wanda, who turned out to be a drake, was hands down a farm favorite, and my favorite. I brought home four Muscovy ducks initially, and added four more later. I loved their personalities and colors. Wanda tragically passed away in 2023, but Bucky, the other drake I brought home with Wanda, has proven to be a fabulous leader for the flock, and the backbone of our little farm. I still focus my program on the Livestock Heritage breeds, but Muscovies are my favorite duck breed.
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Ancona Ducks
I fell into Ancona ducks accidentally. My husband had suggested we raise ducks instead of chickens, as he said they were cuter, and that was all the convincing I needed! Ancona ducks were the most accessible for me at the time. I took just three little ducklings home, a drake and two hens, and then later brought home one more. All four of my original Anconas have passed away, but I still have one of their babies. They were an interesting lesson in ethical, quality breeding! After learning more about them and the Livestock Conservancy they are a part of, I set my sights on the strong breeding of this American based duck breed.
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Mulard Ducks
I currently have two Mulards, largely added as an accident to my flock! However, they are interesting little ducks, and good for meat and eggs without the worry of accidental hatching. In addition, I’ve been curious about breeding broody Mulards that are willing to sit eggs not theirs. The reason is, since I breed specific ducks together, trying to keep track of who has been bred with who while ducks are still laying fertilized eggs can get complicated! Since Mulards only lay unfertilized eggs, it would be easier to keep accidental extras from hatching. Neither of our current Mulards are overly broody, but I may be adding some carefully bred Mulards this year in hopes of finding a broody girl to hatch the temperamental Muscovy eggs!
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Cayuga Ducks
Oops, I did it again! Cayugas are just such pretty ducks, I wanted a few hens just to spruce up my flock! Of course, I ended up with a breeding pair instead. I don’t plan on hatching many Cayugas, but a few a year for those interested I think I can handle. Cayugas are also on the Livestock Conservancy watchlist, so I feel like I’m adding something by hatching a few!
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