[FiB]

We live in a fluke area  - lots of water around!!  This week I heard that ducks used to be recommended to help with this (eating the snails that form part of the life cycle??).  We have a ford/pond in our stream so I'm sure ducks would like it here - question is which ones would be best advised for pest control and hardyness and how many /what sex would you recommend if I dont want to drown in eggs (not sure if drakes live together better than cockrells?).  Also (daft question) do they help with sheep worms too?   I'd not though about keeping ducks before.  Tanks, Fi

[Brijjy]

My muscovies absolutely love slugging in the field and in my neighbours garden. I think they are doing a great job cos, touch wood, I haven't seen too many of the little beasties about. I think probably all ducks would be good at keeping slugs down, so pick a breed that you like the look of.

[jaykay]

As Brij says, any really, so pick something you like.
For me, runners first, they are just so funny.
One drake to 4 or more ducks though, of whatever sort, or they make the ducks' lives a misery.