Ancona Ducks

*2024 Update*
Shipping of Ancona hatching eggs continues. Eggs are $65 per dozen. Spring is booking up quickly, contact me soon if you are hoping to make the 2024 waitlist.

Ancona’s are a flightless duck, so they don't migrate. They are pleasant, calm and excellent layers. They are also excellent foragers, and will happily help rid your farm of slugs, and insects. I was surprised at how quickly they grew.

"As with all rare breeds, it is especially important to choose stock birds that are vigorous, free of physical deformities and have classic breed traits. Since it is an excellent layer, productivity should be given a high priority in breeders. To produce the highest percentage of offspring with unique patterns, select birds with definite colored areas under their eyes and at least a bit of color in their chests. Avoid specimens that are either solid white or primarily colored with a white bib." (Holderread 2001, 53)