When most people picture a wild duck, they're usually thinking of a green-headed duck, like a Mallard. Our Mallards are just like the ones you might see in local ponds or waterways, except ours are domestically hatched.

Mallards: Domestically Hatched Wild Ducks

Male Mallard ducks have green heads with a white collar and a gorgeous iridescent sheen. Their plumage is a tan to grayish color, with a blue stripe on their wings that is fully visible when in flight. Males are typically yellow billed.

Mallard duck females have brown heads with mottled brown plumage. Like males, they have a blue stripe of feathers on their wings that is noticeable when they take flight. They typically have orange bills. They are large and full-bodied, but not as large as Rouens, their similar looking counterparts. 

These birds will go broody, as they are naturally inclined to become parents and raise their young. If you want to add these ducks to your flock, you can expect to see 1 to 2 sets of ducklings per year. 

Since they retain the same instincts as their wild counterparts, they are good foragers as well as excellent fliers. Expect them to start taking flight around 16 weeks.

These birds usually fly away for the winter, but they tend to return to their home location every spring, provided that there is enough food and shelter available. These birds prefer calm, shallow waterways to make their home. They will nest directly near the water’s edge. 

Due to their small size and low egg yield, these birds are mostly used for ornamental purposes. Perfect for property owners that want to add some beauty and natural wildlife to their lake or backyard pond. 

 

Ordering Details:

• Mallards cannot be shipped to the following states: Florida, Arkansas, New Mexico or North Dakota.
• A minimum of 3 total ducks are needed to ship, can be as few as 1 per breed.
• Free shipping does not apply to ducklings and goslings. 
• For pricing and orders above 299, or if ordering ducklings and goslings together, please call our office (814) 539-7026.
• View all of our ducks for sale.