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.
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.
