Welsh Harlequin Duck
The Welsh Harlequin Duck is a highly productive and friendly breed, known for its excellent egg-laying abilities and striking, sleek appearance.
Key Features:
Appearance: Welsh Harlequins have a graceful, slender body with soft, pale-colored plumage. Males (drakes) typically have a creamy white body with a subtle greenish sheen on the head, while females are a light fawn color with darker markings. Their long, streamlined shape and upright posture give them an elegant appearance.
Size: Welsh Harlequins are medium-sized ducks, with drakes weighing around 5-6 lbs and hens slightly smaller, around 4-5 lbs. They are primarily raised for egg production rather than meat.
Egg Production: This breed is known for its exceptional egg-laying ability, often producing 250-330 eggs per year. The eggs are usually white and large, making Welsh Harlequins one of the best egg-layers among all duck breeds.
Temperament: Welsh Harlequins are friendly, calm, and highly social ducks. They are also quite active and enjoy foraging, making them great for free-range environments. They are easy to handle and typically get along well with other poultry.
Hardiness: Hardy and adaptable, Welsh Harlequins do well in a variety of climates, both hot and cold. They require access to clean water for swimming and foraging to stay healthy.
Summary:
The Welsh Harlequin Duck is a medium-sized, highly productive breed known for its exceptional egg-laying ability and striking appearance. Friendly and active, they are ideal for families and small farms, thriving in free-range environments and providing a consistent supply of large, white eggs.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders placed for our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks 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 are 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 chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
