Welsh Harlequin

Welsh Harlequin ducks are a derivative of Khaki Campbell ducks. When Leslie Bonnet of Wales...
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Breed Colors/Varieties
Silver Phase
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Gold Phase
Breed Size
Large Fowl
Welsh Harlequin ducks are a derivative of Khaki Campbell ducks. When Leslie Bonnet of Wales found 2 light color mutations in his khaki flock, he began to breed for the trait. Welsh Harlequin ducks began to be imported in to the US in the late 60's with additional imports made in the 80's to diversify the gene pool. Welsh Harlequins were recognized by the American Poultry Association in 2001.
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MeanCheek
Pros: Docile egg laying breed with some of the most beautiful feathers I've ever seen.
Cons: None
I love my Harlequins. There such lovly birds. Elegant and statly, from the name to the feathers.
Purchase Price
A little over $5 from Cackle Hatchery
Purchase Date
Spring of 2020
Everose
Amazing ducks! So docile and pretty.
Pros: Pretty, great layers, amazing foragers and they double as an alarm system.
Cons: A bit loud.
I loved my welsh harlequins. My girl Hanna gave me a big egg everyday. The ducklings were very easy to tame.
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Pros: adorable, quiet, friendly, fun
Cons: can fly but not high
I decided to get a WH because of how pretty I thought their coloring was. WH are very adorable. My girl will look up at me and “smile.” She doesn’t quack much, but when she does it’s not that loud. She loves to splash around in her water. It’s quite fun watching her run, splash, and dive. The most entertaining though is when she flies up and splashed into the water. Thankfully, there is a top on the run so she can’t fly out (we have short fences so she’d probably be able to fly over it if she wanted to). If you’re considering a WH, go for it.
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Scooter&Suzie
Hmmm... If I buy another coop I will want to turn my current one into a home for a couple of these! They sound so nice!
 
Peepsicle
They look pretty!!! We have fish in our fountain in the back, so we couldn't get ducks (they would eat the fish), but I think that they are cool.
 
Nebraskagirl
LOVE my Welsh Harlequins! They are calm, great foragers, smart and are tremendous layers of nice big eggs! They are curious and just great to watch. They are good for beginners and for those who want to add a bit of color to their flock.
 
Zombified
Just updating this review:

The Welshies did start laying, and they laid extremely well! All of our Welsh hens went broody. All of my ducks have passed on(predator while we were fixing the fence), but I will absolutely be getting Welsh Harlequins again.
 
Table4Six
I'm so glad I saw this! I've been looking for some reviews about welsh harlequins, because I would like to buy a female. Thanks!
 
Abriana
I am planning on getting ducks. Pekins were my first choice. Then I heard that they have leg problems because they are meat ducks. Someone suggested a Call, but I heard that they are noisy, and because of their small size, they are more prone to predator attacks. Then someone suggested Welsh Harlequins. I feel like I'm FINALLY at the end of my duck-search. Are these suitable pets? Do they go broody a lot? Are they prone to predator attacks? I don't know much about them yet, but if anyone can answer these questions or tell me about them, could you please start a conversation with me?
 
LaughingDucks
Abriana said:
I am planning on getting ducks. Pekins were my first choice. Then I heard that they have leg problems because they are meat ducks. Someone suggested a Call, but I heard that they are noisy, and because of their small size, they are more prone to predator attacks. Then someone suggested Welsh Harlequins. I feel like I'm FINALLY at the end of my duck-search. Are these suitable pets? Do they go broody a lot? Are they prone to predator attacks? I don't know much about them yet, but if anyone can answer these questions or tell me about them, could you please start a conversation with me?
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I raise Pekins and they are very healthy birds. I have had a few leg problems but it is usually from having a hard birth. I also have the Welsh. I think they are so amazing.
 
Abriana
Abriana said:
I am planning on getting ducks. Pekins were my first choice. Then I heard that they have leg problems because they are meat ducks. Someone suggested a Call, but I heard that they are noisy, and because of their small size, they are more prone to predator attacks. Then someone suggested Welsh Harlequins. I feel like I'm FINALLY at the end of my duck-search. Are these suitable pets? Do they go broody a lot? Are they prone to predator attacks? I don't know much about them yet, but if anyone can answer these questions or tell me about them, could you please start a conversation with me?
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Hi thanks for the reply! I found that I was not actually at the end of my duck search, I actually decided on blue Swedish ducks. Very pretty and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again though!
 

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