Khaki Campbell Duck
The Khaki Campbell Duck is a highly productive, medium-sized breed known for its excellent egg-laying ability and friendly temperament.
Key Features:
Appearance: Khaki Campbells have a unique khaki-colored plumage, which is a warm, light brown with a slight greenish tint. They have a sleek, streamlined body and a well-balanced, upright posture. Their slender frame is built for efficiency in movement and foraging.
Size: Khaki Campbells are medium-sized ducks, with drakes weighing around 4.5-5 lbs and hens weighing about 3.5-4 lbs. They are primarily raised for their egg-laying ability rather than meat production.
Egg Production: Known for being one of the most prolific egg layers among all duck breeds, Khaki Campbells can produce up to 300 eggs per year. The eggs are typically white, and the ducks are often favored by those who want high egg production from their flocks.
Temperament: Khaki Campbells are active, curious, and friendly. While they are social, they are also highly energetic and enjoy foraging. They are easy to handle and typically get along well with other poultry, making them great for backyard flocks.
Hardiness: These ducks are hardy and adaptable to a variety of climates. They do well in both warm and cold weather as long as they have access to shelter and clean water for swimming and foraging.
Summary:
The Khaki Campbell Duck is a prolific egg layer known for its khaki-colored plumage and friendly, active temperament. With the potential to lay up to 300 eggs annually, they are an excellent choice for those seeking a high-producing duck for eggs and enjoy foraging in free-range environments.
SHIPPING POLICY
Ducklings are shipping March through the end of June every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We will do everything we can to get your chicks scheduled based on your preferred ship month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is reserved. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page. Please read through our Guarantee and Policies for more information.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders made for local pickup will be available for pickup Friday & Saturday the week your order is scheduled. We will do everything we can to get your birds scheduled for pickup based on your preferred month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will be available at that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is scheduled. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page.
Orders must be picked up the week they are scheduled. Any orders not picked up will not be rescheduled and will be considered abandoned. We do not offer refunds on abandoned orders. This applies to orders that are shorted (not all breeds hatched out as expected). On orders that are shorted, remaining chicks on order will need to be picked up as scheduled.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.
