Ancona Duck
The Ancona Duck is a rare, eye-catching, and highly productive heritage breed known for its unique broken-pattern plumage and friendly, calm temperament. Each Ancona displays a one-of-a-kind mix of colors—typically black, chocolate, lavender, blue, or silver patches on a white background—making them one of the most beautifully patterned duck breeds available.
Anconas are excellent layers, producing 200–280 large white, cream, or tinted eggs per year. They are hardy, adaptable ducks that thrive in a variety of climates and are well known for their strong foraging ability. Their calm, gentle nature makes them great for families, small farms, and backyard keepers.
This breed is also valued for its sturdiness and resilience. Anconas are less prone to flightiness, making them easy to manage around children and other animals. They enjoy roaming, swimming, and exploring their environment while still being content in secure setups when needed.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 200–280 large white/cream/tinted eggs annually
Temperament: Calm, friendly, and great for families
Hardiness: Excellent foragers; adaptable to many climates
Feather Color: Unique mottled patterns—no two birds look alike
Body Type: Medium-sized, sturdy, non-flying breed
Best For: Backyard flocks, homesteads, families, and keepers wanting a rare, beautiful duck
PICKUP POLICY
Ducks are available April through June. Orders will be scheduled based on availability. We will make every effort to have your order ready during your preferred month and week; however, exact timing cannot be guaranteed. You will receive an email confirmation as soon as your pickup date is scheduled.
If you have any date restrictions, please list them in the “Add a Note” section at checkout.
Orders placed for our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your ducklings hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date will be considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining birds on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any ducklings unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with birds currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable ducklings to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your birds before leaving.
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Quantity Discount 10+
