Ducks

Our flock of ducks bring charm and character to our farm landscape. The majority of our ducks were once cherished pets who, for various reasons, found themselves in need of a new home. These ducks, once dependent on human care, now thrive in the company of their fellow feathered friends, enjoying the freedom to roam and the joy of discovering the simple pleasures of life. Many of them, despite their past experiences, have shown incredible adaptability and a remarkable capacity for trust and affection, captivating visitors and volunteers with their endearing personalities.

  • Muscovy Ducks

    One of the oldest domesticated fowl species, our Muscovy male, Dandelion, has large red, what is called caruncles, on his face. This is to help keep his face clean when he dabbles in mud. Muscovy Ducks come from South America and they are used for meat. Unlike most duck species, Muscovys do not quack but rather make a breathy call which sounds like they are panting. Our Muscovy, McDuff loves being pet and may approach you. He was hand-fed as a baby and therefore has a bad habit of nibbling on you, looking for food so it is best to approach him with some yummy greens to give him!

    All of our Muscovy ducks are sponsored by Chet Martin.

    Ella Schalles sponsors Rolo.

  • Peking Ducks are from China and are used for their meat. Around 90% of duck meat produced in America comes from Pekins. Our eight Pekins have all been Tractor Supply or Southern States Easter ducklings. People often buy them spontaneously when they are cute and are unable to keep them long term due to the large messes ducks make.

    Sponsored by Chris Durac

  • The Mallard is thought to be the breed that nearly every domestic breed of duck is derived from (except Muscovy). Mallards are a species of dabbling ducks which mean they feed mainly at the surface rather than diving. Most people that keep Mallards do so for purely decorative reasons, or for training hunting dogs. The males have a bottle-green head while the females are traditionally mottled with brown hues.

  • Cagney and Lacey came to the farm as ducklings in 2024. Riley named them for characters in one of her favorite TV shows. They are Pekin ducks.

    Sponsored by Leanne & Riley and Leslie Lau