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Our Waterfowl

We decided to start breeding and selling several breeds of waterfowl because of their status of "critically endangered" according to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. We raise our birds on a pasture-based diet to encourage foraging and natural behavior. We offer pelleted-feed as a supplement in their nighttime runs and oyster shell grit free-choice.

Here are the breeds we currently offer:

Ancona Ducks

American Geese

Cotton Patch Geese

 

Scroll down to order eggs or hatchlings

We are NPIP Certified 


ABOUT OUR DUCKS:
Our breeding stock is originally from Holderreads' Waterfowl Farm & Preservation Center, but have been removed long enough that they are a separate line. We selectively breed for multi-colored eggs (white, tinted,"blue" and green), medium weight and body type, and evenly-marked individuals. We strive to produce "show quality" birds, even though this breed is not yet recognized by the American Poultry Association. We are members of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy who considers these ducks "critically endangered".
Our birds are raised outside on pasture to allow for nature behavior and increased foraging. In the growing season, very little supplemental feed is needed. Our line is especially adapted to our hot, humid, ever-changing southeastern weather! They lay consistently from Dec./Jan. - Oct/Nov. yearly. The average # of eggs per hen is 260-280. 

We have all possible colors in our flock, including Lavender, Silver, Tri-color, and the more typical Black, Chocolate, and Blue. We are working on separating out the Buff-Chocolates from the true Chocolates, so if you would like hatching eggs especially from the Buff-Chocolate project, please let us know.  The breeding pens are divided up to offer the most color variation.

To see the different colors or find out more about them:

Ancona Ducks - Ducklings


Ancona Ducklings Price List

Age at Pickup

1-3 Days

4 Days-4 wks

5 wks-8wks

9 wks-15 wks

16 wks-Adult

Price of each Duckling

$6.00

$11.50

$17.50

$23.50

$30 and up

These are our 2012 prices. Ducklings are sold Straight-Run only, until they are 16 wks old. Price is determined by age of duckling when it's picked up or shipped out.

FOR PICKUP:

Please email and have yourself put on the Announcement List. Those on the list will get first shot at any extra babies hatched. It doesn't cost anything to get on the list and no purchase is necessary to stay on the list. 

FOR SHIPPING:

We are ready to accept reservations for ducklings now! Beginning Feb 27th, we will be hatching/shipping ducklings every month (possibly twice a month). Prices for shipping will be calculated on a case-by-case basis since it varies by location and # of ducklings.

To order ducklings, please fill out the form below


Hatching Eggs

 

ABOUT OUR EGGS:

We collect, clean, & turn daily. The eggs are never washed. We only ship Monday-Wednesday to ensure none get stuck over the weekend at the post office. We package very tightly with an assortment of shipping materials, including bubble wrap, poly-fill, peanuts, Styrofoam, shredded newspaper, egg cartons, etc. We do our VERY best to ensure you're eggs arrive safely. 

As is usual with shipped eggs, we can offer NO guarantee that the eggs will arrive safely or within the USPS "estimated" time. We have no control over treatment during shipping. We DO offer alternative shipping options such as :
USPS Express Mail - price varies
FedEx 2nd Day - prices varies
Heat Packs - $3.00
Insulated Boxes - $5.00
Combined Shipping

Email us BEFORE buying to request any of these changes.

 
ABOUT OUR PRICING:
We would like to apologize for our dramatic price increase this year. 
Shipping box/packaging, postage, petrol, and feed prices have all increased since last year. 

We are a small, family farm and seek to keep prices as low as possible for the other working families out there. We will still offer the top-notch service we always have to help ensure you get the biggest "bang for your buck". 

We accept PayPal, Check, Money Order, and soon Credit Cards.

12  Ancona Duck Hatching Eggs for $46.00 w/ Free Standard Shipping 

 

18 Ancona Duck Hatching Eggs for $61.50 w/ Free Standard Shipping

24 Ancona Duck Hatching Eggs For $80.00 w/ Free Standard Shipping

Heritage American Geese

Our Breeding Flock - 2 Blue Males, 1 Lavender Female, and 2 Cream* Females

*Our best guess, still to be determined

American Goslings Price List

Age  of Gosling

1-3 Days

4 Days-4 wks

5 wks-8wks

8 wks-16 wks

16 wks-Adult

Price of each Gosling

$35

$45

$55

$65

$75 and up

These are our prices for 2012. Sold Straight-Run only.  The price of each gosling is determined by when it's picked-up or shipped out.  

 

*A VERY limited number of American goslings will be available this year*

We are not offering any hatching eggs to the public because we are doing breeding trials.

FOR PICKUP:

Please email and have yourself put on the Announcement List. Those on the list will get first shot at any extra babies hatched. It doesn't cost anything to get on the list and no purchase is necessary to stay on the list. 

FOR SHIPPING:

We are ready to accept reservations for goslings now! Prices for shipping will be calculated on a case-by-case basis since it varies by location and # of goslings. There is a limit of 8 goslings per family. 

To order goslings, please fill out the form below


Heritage Cotton Patch Geese

 

Our Breeding flock

 all carry the saddleback/pied gene, all have pink bills/feet, & our gander has blue eyes

Waiting list is VERY full. Probably until 2013. 

We may consider trading for outside bloodlines though. If you have some you'd like to trade please let us know!

 

Photo Album

 

If you are interested in/breeding the Cotton Patch Goose (CTP) and would like to join in with breeders and fanciers, please let us know. We are starting a Cotton Patch Goose Association. We would love to have as many as possible join the group.