A little farm fun

Which duck fits your farm?

Answer a few questions and we’ll compare your preferences with the duck breeds we raise at Anser Pastures: Muscovy, Welsh Harlequin, Pekin, Cayuga, and Call Ducks.

We also raise some mixed-breed ducks. If your preferences land between two breeds, a mixed duck may be worth considering.

Question 1 of 8

Question 1

What matters most to you?

Lots of eggsI want a dependable layer. Large table birdSize and meat production matter most. Pet or family duckTemperament and personality come first. Something beautiful or unusualI want a duck with visual personality.

Question 2

How important is quietness?

Very importantNeighbors, noise, or a peaceful yard matter. Somewhat importantA little duck chatter is fine. Not importantThey can announce themselves to the county.

Question 3

How do you feel about a duck that can fly well?

I’d rather they stay groundedEasy containment is important. I can work with eitherFlight ability is not a dealbreaker. I actually like an athletic duckPerching and flying are fine with me.

Question 4

What kind of personality sounds best?

Calm and easygoingI want a relaxed flock. Busy and productiveI enjoy active foragers. Big personalityQuirky, social, and memorable is good.

Question 5

How much space do you have?

Smaller setupI’d prefer a compact bird. Typical backyard or homesteadI have room for standard ducks. Plenty of pastureSize is not a concern.

Question 6

How important is strong natural foraging?

Very importantI want them working the pasture. Nice bonusUseful, but not my main priority. Not importantI’m choosing on other traits.

Question 7

Would you like ducks that may raise their own young?

YesNatural broodiness and mothering are a plus. Doesn’t matterI’m flexible. Not especiallyI’m more interested in laying or other traits.

Question 8

Pick the description that sounds most like you.

PracticalGive me a useful, reliable farm duck. BalancedI want a little of everything. Character mattersI want a duck I’ll enjoy watching every day.