Welsh Harlequin Ducks **pics added**

[chknman79]

Anybody know anything about them? I bought my wife 2 welsh harlequins and 2 Khaki Campbells this weekend and I read that the campbells don't "need" a pond and can't fly very well, are the welsh's the same? We have a pond connecting to our place so it is not a huge problem if they need one but just wondering. They all are cute. We will post pics after work this evening.

 

[DuckLady]

Congrats! Welsh Harlequins are GORGEOUS! and Khakis are as well. THey would all ove a pond to play in and I gurantee you that you will get as much enjoyment at their joyful splashing and playing. Watching ducks in a pond is a great way to waste an afternoon. And you will feel so good, guilt at those chores you were supposed to do will never bother you.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

Do not require water for swimming to stay health, but they enjoy it. Prefer shallow trays or even a washing up bowl with a brick in it . . no brick produces a tortoise with webbed feet hybrid very funny but also Very messy!


Welsh Harlequin Ducks are quite active foragers but pretty laid back characters.They are bred from 2 sorts of Khaki Campbell stock, so they are like them alot. They don't fly very well, but I have found them to be a nervous breed.

I don't know if you are planning on breeding them down the road, but I have learned that Khaki Campbells should be Kept as trio or more, they unsuitable as a pair in Khaki due to the energy of the drakes. Most won't go broody though.Welsh Harlequin Ducks will go broody and hatch out some babies.

 

[backyard redneck]

Here's some info-seems they are kinda rare in the USA

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Ducks/Welsh/Welsh.html

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Ducks/Welsh/BRKWelsh.html

 

[chknman79]

Thank yall so much. I am going to get pics up as soon as I can. We've been so busy round here with church, family, school and everything that I don't know if I'm coming or going. Should have pics up after while. Thanks again. You guys (and gals) are awesome.

 

[chknman79]

Here are our ducklings taking a little swim in the tub.

 

[chknman79]

Well, what do you think?

 

[Critter Crazy]

Awww....they are adorable!!! I miss my babies at that age!!

 

[Chickenlover88]

They are adorable!

 

[Chelly]

VERY cute!!!