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LisaBellamy

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Can I mix Duck breeds?
« on: October 19, 2020, 04:36:40 pm »
Hi I have 2 Cayuge ducks - a male and female -  that I've had for 8 years and tragically the duck was killed by something today - possibly a dog - and the drake is now all alone (apart from the hens who he doesn't get on with) I intend to find him some friends/mates but would like advice on whether you can mix duck breeds, if Im not able to find any more Cayuges. He's not the friendliest of drakes and is a bit of as grumpy old man now, but I can't leave him by himself. I know I'd have to go for larger size ducks due to his size. What do people think - will it work?

macgro7

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2020, 05:33:41 pm »
Sorry for your loss...

Butndont worry, why wouldnt it work?
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Backinwellies

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2020, 07:39:08 am »
a drake is a drake ...... he wont care what his ladies look like!  :innocent:
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LisaBellamy

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2020, 12:16:59 pm »
Many thanks for the common sense responses! I may have found replacements - just got to persuade my partner that it's worth driving 2 and a half hours to fetch some new girls......!

doganjo

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2020, 12:43:55 pm »
No problem mixing breeds and if they hatch it can be quite fascinating!  :excited: :excited:  Make sure he has plenty of girlfriends though - one isn't enough. I would recommend 3 or 4 at least if you have space
Always have been, always will be, a WYSIWYG - black is black, white is white - no grey in my life! But I'm mellowing in my old age

macgro7

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2020, 04:11:01 pm »
My lockdown-hatched ducks (from ebay eggs!!!!) Just started laying. I wish I knew which on it is though! I hatched khaki Campbell and Hookbill as well.
Growing loads of fruits and vegetables! Raising dairy goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits on 1/2 acre in the middle of the city of Leicester, using permaculture methods.

doganjo

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2020, 11:34:30 am »
How many eggs and how many of each sex, [member=156019]macgro7[/member] ?
Always have been, always will be, a WYSIWYG - black is black, white is white - no grey in my life! But I'm mellowing in my old age

macgro7

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2020, 11:53:13 am »
How many eggs and how many of each sex, [member=156019]macgro7[/member] ?
There are 4 ducks and 3 drakes (2 of which will go sneer or later). 1 egg a day so far  :roflanim:
But I'm still amazed by how quickly they start latlying comparing to chickens. Unfortunately the eggs are s**ty!
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doganjo

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2020, 01:19:25 pm »
Don't you like duck eggs?  Make cakes with them or sell them. lots of people like them
Always have been, always will be, a WYSIWYG - black is black, white is white - no grey in my life! But I'm mellowing in my old age

macgro7

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2020, 01:53:47 pm »
Don't you like duck eggs?  Make cakes with them or sell them. lots of people like them
No no! I lovenduck eggs! I meant they are dirty as ducks lay them when they sleep!
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doganjo

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Re: Can I mix Duck breeds?
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2020, 10:33:31 pm »
Ah I see, yes they are filthy things but I loved my ducks.  I gave them when I moved to someone I thought was a friend, but circumstances changed so I have no idea if they are still alive nor my 11 hens either.  :'( :'(
Always have been, always will be, a WYSIWYG - black is black, white is white - no grey in my life! But I'm mellowing in my old age

 

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