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Metzer Farms is a family owned farm and hatchery that has been in business since 1972.

We control all aspects of nutrition, breeding, selection, incubation, and hatching to ensure you the highest quality of birds.

20/12/2024

California peeps, get planning for next year! The 2025 Pacific Poultry Breeder Association's Pacific Poultry Show will be on January 24th and 25th at the Grape Festival Grounds in Lodi, California. If you will be in the area, please consider stopping by. Metzer Farms will be attending, and we'd love to see you there. Please join us! More details below:

https://pacificcpoultrybreedersasn.com/

19/12/2024

Ho! Ho! Ho! Congratulations to our November 2024 Hidden Duck Contest Winner, Barbara A. from Groton, CT. Barbara receives a $40 Metzer Farms Gift Certificate for winning just in time for Christmas.

For more information on our Monthly Hidden Duck Contest please visit the bottom of our website home page. One winner will be chosen every month. On the first of every month the duck will be moved. You can enter once a month every month. Your odds of winning are very high. Enjoy your search and good luck!

https://www.metzerfarms.com/hidddden-duck-contest.html

15/12/2024

Are you looking for a unique gift for the duck or goose lover in your family? If so, consider gifting the following Metzer Farms Stocking Stuffers:

🏵Metzer Farms Gift Certificates
You provide the inspiration, and the recipient can choose exactly what they want to order. Gift cards may be used to purchase any Metzer Farms product at any time. The great thing about them is that they never expire and you can use them well into the future. Gift Certificates come in $25, $50 and $100 increments. To order a gift certificate, give us a call (800-424-7755) and verbally place your order or purchase directly online.

🏵Metzer Farms Hats
We got hats! If you like Metzer Farms, you will love our Metzer Farms hats. This low-profile baseball hat is great for wearing around the farm or around town. The material is soft, worn canvas, and the hat is olive green in color with an adjustable strap for a customized fit for any head size. This is a great way to rep Metzer Farms.

🏵Metzer Farms VitaMetz Waterfowl Boost
Metzer Farms specially formulated poultry pack for waterfowl hit the market last year! Our Waterfowl Boost is a complete package of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and probiotics for ducks, geese, and all other poultry resulting in more eggs, healthier birds, and an all-over happier flock. It is the ultimate supplement designed to give your flock the boost they need for healthy development and longevity.

🎵 Magical Christmas Jingle Bells-639814

15/12/2024

Stay cozy, friends! 🦆❄️

📷 : Mary S. “Welsh Harlequin girls, Harlie and Quinn dressed for New Hampshire winter!“

Do you have a Welsh Harlequin in your flock? Share a photo in the comments!

12/12/2024

$30 for both ducklings about 2 weeks old .

30/11/2024

We have drakes and we are looking to get rid off. About 4 months old and don’t want them hurting the females when they start mating. Message us for more details…

17/11/2024

Another customer favorite, Swedish Ducks! This breed is admired for their striking appearance and gentle temperament, as well as their exceptional hardiness and versatility.

A fun historical fact about Swedish ducks is that they have been raised in Sweden for centuries, with records dating back to the 19th century. The breed was developed from a mix of native Swedish ducks and imported breeds, such as the Rouen and the Mallard. Historically, Swedish ducks were highly valued for their meat and eggs, and they became a staple on farms throughout the country. Interestingly, during the 20th century, the breed nearly faced extinction, but dedicated breeding efforts helped bring the Swedish duck back, preserving it as a unique and important part of Sweden’s agricultural heritage.

Swedish ducks are a “dual-purpose” breed, meaning they can be raised both for their eggs and for their meat. This made them particularly valuable to farmers in Sweden, where resources were often limited, and having a breed that could serve multiple purposes was essential for sustainability. While they are still raised for both eggs and meat today, Swedish ducks are especially popular among small-scale and backyard farmers due to their calm demeanor, efficient foraging abilities, and attractive coloring.

Swedish ducks are also known for their impressive cold tolerance, which made them well-suited for the harsh Scandinavian winters. Their dense feathers and insulating down help keep them warm even in freezing temperatures. Historically, this resilience to cold weather was a key factor in their survival and popularity on farms in Sweden, where winters can be long and severe.

📷: It sounds like Louise R. who submitted this great photo would agree! ❄️ She says, “We’ve found Swedish are very hardy even in Iowa’s extreme weather. We got the duck in the middle from Metzer 13 years ago! Smokey is turning white but she’s still perfectly healthy.”

Do you have a Swedish duck in your flock? Share a fact or a photo below!!

17/11/2024

It’s the weekend! 🌟

Time to unwind, relax, and maybe even hang out with a duck or two. ❤️🦆😊 However your day unfolds, we hope you find time to do something that brings you joy.

📷: and Penelope Duck

15/11/2024

The African goose originated from the wild Asian Swan Goose of China. It was introduced into Europe in the late 1700s and into the USA in the mid 1800s. The original Lion Head breed of goose in China is the same shape and coloration as our African geese. How these geese from China got the name African has always been puzzling. Apparently, it was usual to apply the term "Guinea" to anything foreign and of uncertain origin. As Guinea is off the coast of Africa, it appears the African goose got its name in a similar way.
In northern climates, it is recommended the African geese be provided shelter as their k***s have a tendency to become frostbitten if not given sufficient protection from the cold. If the k**b is frostbit, spots may turn orange but then the k**b returns to black once the tissue is completely healed the following year. African geese are similar to Chinese geese in that they are a bit noisier than other breeds. They are a beautiful goose and are very active foragers. They are good egg producers with above average fertility. There are two recognized breeds of colored geese from China, the African and Brown Chinese Geese. Our African are midsized between these two and are a very common goose. If you want the larger, show-type African goose with a pronounced dewlap, you want our Super African Geese.

For a comparison of this breed with all other breeds in traits such as egg production, temperament, weeding and mothering ability, go to Our Breed Comparison chart.

12/11/2024

🌟📸 Celebrating creativity and talent! We are excited to showcase some of our finalist photos from our recent photo contest. Here are some stunning photos. Each shot captures a unique perspective on life with waterfowl. Which one resonates with you the most? Let us know in the comments 👇✨

Look for these photos in our upcoming 2025 Metzer Farms Catalog and on our website soon.

PC: Poethegoldie (our overall 3rd Place Winner); Rob G at .rob; Emily H. from New Canaan, CT; Lindsey J. from Granite Falls, WA; and Ashley D. from Old Lyme, CT. Thank you everyone!

12/11/2024

Goose availability opened on Monday and it has been fun to hear the excitement from customers already looking forward to Spring 2025!!

Did you put in a reservation for geese?! What breed did you get? Did you add a package of VitaMetz Waterfowl Boost to ship with your birds? What breed do you recommend for somebody new to geese?

Share a photo of your goose in the comments below!! 🪿❤️

29/10/2024

17/10/2024

We have drakes and we are looking to get rid off. About 4 months old and don’t want them hurting the females when they start mating. Message us for more details…

16/10/2024

Are you looking for a new addition to your flock? Call Ducks might be the answer for you. At Metzer Farms, we offer healthy Call Ducklings for sale. This duck breed is perfect for anyone seeking the joy of pet duck ownership. Call Ducks are ideal for the hobbyist that wants beautiful and charming ducks but has little space.

At Metzer Farms, we have a spectrum of Call Duck breeds & colors, ensuring you'll find the perfect match for your preferences. We have seven different colors of Call Ducklings that you can choose from: Black, Blue, Gray, Pastel, Penciled, Snowy and White.

The exact origins of Call Ducks is debatable, but it is believed they were developed in the Netherlands in the 17th or 18th century. They were initially bred to lure or “call” wild ducks into traps or nets. The small size and loud quacking of Call Ducks made them effective decoys. Hunters used them to attract wild ducks closer, making it easier to catch wild waterfowl for food and sport.

Please note, Call Ducks can fly very well. Historically Call Ducks have been bred with short, wide heads (brachycephalic) and short bills. Here at Metzer Farms, we are not going to stray from the APA guidelines, but we aim to breed a naturally shaped duck - just much smaller. We feel this will allow them to be more productive in terms of fertility, longevity and hatchability.

16/10/2024

Orlando D. from Columbia, SC is our September 2024 Hidden Duck Winner. Congrats Orlando!! He just won a $40 Metzer Farms Gift Certificate just by poking around our website and entering our Hidden Duck Contest. Odds of winning are very high and entering is very easy.

Here is how you enter: There is a little black duck illustration somewhere on our website. It is moved every month. If you find the black duck and click on it, you will be linked to the contest entry form. It is easy, simple and fun to enter. Look closely! The black duck could be anywhere.

For more information on our Monthly Hidden Duck Contest please visit the bottom of our home page on our website for more details. One winner will be chosen every month. On the first of every month the duck will be moved. One entry per person per month. Enjoy your search and good luck.

https://www.metzerfarms.com/hidden-duck-contest.html

16/10/2024

Mix ducklings are whatever we have available after all specific breeds are shipped. It is our choice of breeds. It is impossible to know exactly what will be in mixed ducklings. Normally we are able to include at least three breeds in the mixed but sometimes it may only be one breed if that is all we have available. Any breed can be in the mixed selection - from the common Pekin to the rare Silver Appleyard. You can request sexes for the mixed duckling, but not breeds.
$12 each
Minimum order: 10

16/10/2024

The Silver Appleyard breed was developed by Reginald Appleyard of England in the 1930's. Among the heavy weight ducks, Silver Appleyards and the Saxony Ducks are considered the most active foragers.
Adults $20 each
Babies $13 each

16/10/2024

At Metzer Farms, we are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of duck farming. Our female and male Khaki Campbell ducks, known for their distinctive khaki-colored plumage and vibrant personalities, will complement your breeding program perfectly. Whether you're starting a backyard flock or expanding your farm operation, our Khaki Campbell ducks are guaranteed to exceed your expectations.

The Khaki Campbell duck breed is one of the more famous and popular duck breeds due to its excellent egg production. It was introduced in 1901 by Mrs. Adele Campbell of Gloucestershire, England. She experimented with Runners crossed with Rouen and Mallards but never revealed the exact genetic makeup of her Campbells. The advantage over the pure Runner was a more useful carcass for meat and improved egg production. Though they have been turned into an exhibition type breed, she was adamant that her birds were designed for production, not the exhibition hall.

Explore our selection of Khaki Campbell ducks today and experience the difference quality breeding makes. Join countless satisfied customers who trust Metzer Farms for superior ducks and exceptional service.

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