Flying Mallard Duck

The Mallard small, flying duck. They are very similar in coloring to the Rouen duck, but are much smaller (weighing just 2-2.5 pounds). Mallards will start to fly for short spurts at 10-12 weeks, and will be flying well by 16 weeks. It is really a treat to see these brightly colored ducks flying about.

When raised for meat production, Mallards have a more gamey taste than other domestic duck breeds. Mallard hens are excellent mothers and will raise one or two broods of ducklings a year.

See our FAQ for more information on states with restrictions on Mallards. We recommend checking with your state wildlife or regulatory agency before placing your order. A permit is not needed to purchase, raise, own, or sell properly marked, captive-reared Mallard ducklings. All domestically hatched Mallard ducklings are required to be marked for identification by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (See 50 CFR 21.13).

Item #	Description	1-4	5-24	25+	Quantity
FMDP	Female	1-4 $17.50	5-24 $15.75	25+ $14.96	Quantity
FMDS	Unsexed	1-4 $14.00	5-24 $13.30	25+ $12.64	Quantity
FMDC	Male	1-4 $12.00	5-24 $11.40	25+ $10.83	Quantity

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Do you pinion the waterfowl?
Yes it can be done upon request, it is not automatically done. There is a 45 cent charge per bird.

What does 'straight run' mean?
Birds that are sold as 'straight run' are not sexed and shipped 'as hatched'. We can not guarantee how many males or females you will receive in a straight run order.

Do the Flying Mallards lay eggs?
Yes, the females will lay eggs.

Do I have to buy them as ducklings, or can I get them bigger?
They are only available as newly hatched ducklings.

When are they able to go outside to live/fly/swim?
You want ducks to be mostly feathered — at about 6-8 weeks — before releasing them on to a pond.

Do I need a permit to raise them?
We suggest contacting your local DNR to find out for sure.

When my Flying Mallards are old enough to go outside in my pond, will they try and fly away or do I need to clip their wings?
Flying Mallards are wild birds. If you want them to stay on your property, you would need to clip their wings. It should be done every three months or so as the feathers will grow back.

Will Mallard ducks continue to lay eggs year round?
Ducks need a minimum of 14 hours of light to remain in egg production. You will need to supplement with a light in their coop for them to lay during the winter.

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