Khaki x Aylesbury

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rossivale

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Khaki x Aylesbury
« on: May 18, 2010, 20:22 »
Hi

Just one question  :)

I have an Aylesbury drake running with 1 Aylesbury duck and 11 Khaki Campbells. 

One of the khaki's has gone broody, is it possible that anything will come of the eggs from this cross?  Also taking into account that Horace (drake) is now nearing 10 years old (although you would think he was a 2 year old the way he is going about his business! :tongue2:), not sure if fertility drops as they get older?

Thanks in advance.

Jo

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Re: Khaki x Aylesbury
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2010, 15:12 »
Fertility can reduce with age but I would certainly give them a chance. The main problem you are actually likely to have is that Khaki Campbells are notoriously poor broodies and mothers and the chances of her sitting the term is not great.
Be like a duck. Calm on the surface but always paddling like the dickens underneath.

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Re: Khaki x Aylesbury
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2010, 19:58 »
Thanks Kate.

It seems like I have 2 khakis going broody, so I will see what they are like in a few days before I take the plunge  :)

Another alternative, my neighbour has a little call duck (don't know her breed, but tiny and white) who is very broody, so may pop a few under her, and give my khakis a miss.

Jo


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