Welsh Harlequin Duck

Welsh Harlequin Ducks are a fairly new breed, developed by Leslie Bonnett in Wales from two lighter colored Khaki Campbells ducklings in 1949. The Welsh Harlequin came to the United States in 1968 and was accepted into the light duck class in the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection in 2001. They are a beautiful bird, especially the feather patterns and colors on the females.

Today, the Welsh Harlequin is very popular dual-purpose duck breed. Hens are excellent egg producers and make good broody mothers. The Welsh Harlequin also makes an outstanding meat bird.

Welsh Harlequin Ducks are calm, inquisitive, and excellent foragers. They also are easily sexed with high accuracy just after hatching by their bill color — males have a darker bill, while females have light colored bills with a dark spot at the end. This distinction can only be seen just after hatching, and disappears after a few days.

Welsh Harlequin Ducks will average 4.5-5.5 lbs. at maturity.

Item #	Description	1+	Quantity
WHDP	Female	1+ $24.00	Quantity
WHDS	Unsexed	1+ $18.00	Quantity
WHDC	Male	1+ $16.00	Quantity

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Are Welsh Harlequin ducks good to have around children?
Yes, Welsh Harlequins are a very calm and docile breed of duck.

How many eggs does the average Welsh Harlequin lay per year?
They will lay about 150-200 eggs per year.

Why does the availability section say that ducklings are available throughout December when the description area above states that ducklings won't be shipped until after April 1st?
Duckling orders that are shipped January-March, the shipping minimum is 10 ducklings. Orders of less than 10 ducklings will not be shipped before April 1st.

Are these ducklings? How old are they?
Our Welsh Harlequins are newly hatched baby ducklings, when shipped.

Are they good to show in 4-H?
Yes, Welsh Harlequin ducks would be an excellent exhibition breed.

Why are your Welsh Harlequins listed as average layers? I have a few that lay over 300 per year.
Welsh Harlequin ducks average between 150-200 eggs per year. They can possibly lay more depending on environmental conditions and feeding.

Can we order Welsh Harlequin duck eggs to hatch at home?
No, they are only available as newly hatched ducklings.

Do they fly?
No, Welsh Harlequin ducks do not fly.

Do they have good maternal instincts?
Yes, Welsh Harlequin ducks are excellent brooders and mothers.

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