What is a St Run Duck?

Question

I want to buy some ducks...but I have no idea what I'm doing...

help?

Answer 1

Straight run is when the males and females are mixed together.  Say you order 12 ducklings.  You may get 6 males and 6 females.  You may get 11 males and 1 female.  It's a gamble.

We got our first ducklings last year.  I chose the Khaki Campbells because they are fatter ducks and can't fly.  I didn't want one of my ducks getting scared and flying away when outside.  

Just 6 months ago, I ordered Peking ducks.  Between the 2 breeds, Peking are my favorite.  My one female lays one egg every day!  

I guess it depends on what you want them for.  Are you looking for a pet?  A duck to raise and then eat?  Or a duck to raise as a pet and eat their eggs?  

Which ever answer, Khakis and Peking are great choices.  Just get more than one though.  They are very social.  A male duck is called a drake and a female duck is called a hen.  Obviously, babies are called ducklings.

There are many breeds to choose from.  The choice is up to you.  

Good luck!

Answer 2

When you buy St. Run from the hatchery, the do not s*x them before sending them to you. They just grab some and put them in a box.

I suggest paying the extra money for sexed ducks. You should never have more than 1 male per 3 or 4 females. They fight like crazy and 6 males and 3 females is just too much and they could injure the females with overbreeding\.

Answer 3

Find out what you are doing BEFORE you get the ducklings.  

Read and Google  - raising baby ducks.