Hellcat Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 ...and ordering the new purple cube tomorrow when Jan is in. Ian has committed to building a 6ft high enclosed galvanised mesh Chookietopia, so we don't need the run. We are probably keeping the mark 2 for a while as he's got it in his head that a couple of runner ducks will go very nicely in Chookietopia... So, one purple cube, a new sandpit for the nippers (as the ducks will need some water...?) and ... about 2 months of swearing, banged thumbs, limping and finally giving up and having a man come in to do it, then. Are runner ducks noisy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yes they are Congratulations Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Congratulations from me too - and out of all the ducks the runners are the noisiest! Cute though aren't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Oh b*m. Maybe I'll need to do some fast talking him out of it then, 'cos one neighbour has had about enough of what he terms 'livestock' round 'ere. (mind you, he's also the one who goes down the road cutting the bottoms of all the trees - we pay into a maintenance find each year for that, but he says they don't do it properly... ) So probably no then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Runners are cute though - they look like wine bottles on legs. Are there any quiet ducks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 I had a look at some silver appleyards, and they are lovely, but still noisy. He's fixated on the runners........... Sad to have to break the news. And its his birthday today too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Aaawww, bless. Maybe wait to tell him tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Yes I could do ..... no, I don't get much fun out of life, I need to tell him face to face on this one... I'm sure we can source some quiet ducks. I really fancy using the eggs for baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Are you sure that's what OH had in mind for them Helen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Runner ducks aren't too bad. Call ducks are definitely the worst! There's a bloke in Chilthorne Domer who supplies chickens and ducks Helen!!! I got my chickens from there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Male ducks are meant to be quiet but I think that most females are pretty vocal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 How about you get a drake and a duck Helen! Then you could end up with some very cute ducklings and you'd like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Sounds great Helen! There is a thread in the ducks section about Cayuga ducks - I'm sure it said that they were very quiet. Worth checking as they are beautys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 There must be a quiet duck somewhere - surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Call ducks are quiet. Great news about the cube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Are they? First time I've heard them called quiet Mrtin... they're not called Call Ducks without good reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The lad we bought some of our bantams from used to have Call Ducks, but was made to get rid of them because of the noise....he got Pekins instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Our Campbells are pretty quiet - they're just very messy Not a problem now that they have more space. Campbells have some Runner in them so they look similar......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Lesley's Campbells are gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 It is the female call duck that makes all the noise They are popular as they are so diddy but per pound they are just about the noisiest you can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Runner ducks aren't too bad. Call ducks are definitely the worst! There's a bloke in Chilthorne Domer who supplies chickens and ducks Helen!!! I got my chickens from there! I may have to go on a little jaunt on Saturday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sounds great Helen! There is a thread in the ducks section about Cayuga ducks - I'm sure it said that they were very quiet. Worth checking as they are beautys! Oooh! I'm off to have a look. And Ubereglu STOP THAT!! I do NOT want or need ducklings... stop encouraging me. I'd rather have a couple of rabbits, its the old fella who wants the ducks (hmm, but little fluffy chicks... NONONO!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I looked into ducks a few months ago and was advised that, yes, they are noisy, yes, they make far more noise and smell than chickens, and you very definitely should not have one duck and one drake. Because he will finish her off He needs the minimum of three ducks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Our Drake and Duck are OK - we were hoping that their hatchlings last year would be girls - but they were all boys. That was a problem as they grew up - and they had to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 but were they tasty Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
