Swedish - Black Duck

They are a hardy, strong duck with good foraging ability. The advantage of the Black Swedish over the Blue Swedish is that the Black Swedish breed true. If you cross a Black Swedish with a Black Swedish, all the progeny will be Black Swedish. As with the Blue Swedish, the Black Swedish was developed in the Pomerania area of Europe. At the time it was part of the Swedish Kingdom but is now the area of northeast Germany and northwest Poland. They were first imported into the USA in the late 1800s.

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Customer Reviews of Swedish - Black Duck

5.0

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Sophia L. | Oreo

By far our sweetest duck in the flock. This could be because she belongs to my six year old daughter and gets lots of handling. She waits patiently for treats and will hang out and let you pet her until she gets more.

Manon P. | Very active

Sweet and calm. Cute as a button. She likes to be held and talked to. She nibbles on my lips and then just holds on. She is 4 days old and very personable.

Aubrey W. | Amazing!

My girl came healthy and arrived 3 days after I ordered! They handled her with care during shipment and she looks healthy as could be.

Zachary S. | Friendly goofy ducks

I bought 3 in July 2022 and they arrived within 48 hours of hatching, all 3 in good condition, healthy and active. I kept them in a brooder for 6 days and then moved them to an outdoor coop with supplemental heat at night(it was summer, so nice and warm during the day). They now free range my backyard during the day and they're super fun to watch and hang out with. They are reasonably friendly and will come over and nibble on my clothes. Overall, couldn't be happier with Metzer's ducks and their health/temperament

Kelly H. | Daisy Girl

Daisy arrived in the mail June 29th (my son's birthday). He selected her based on the coloring. Little did we know, she would have a breathtaking green/blue sheen in the sunshine. She is a good forager and LOVES the water, even when it is freezing outside. She is very hardly. With a little patience and some treats, she has come around to being handled and even enjoys sitting on my son's lap. She isn't laying yet but looking forward to reporting back on egg production. Happy customers from Placerville, CA.

brenda A. | wonderful babies!

i ordered a mix of ducklings one being a Black swedish they are all well healthy active and wonderful! would def order from metzer farms again if i ever need more ducklings!

CAROLINE M. | Great for anyone looking for a sweet, confident duck

My girls aren't yet old enough to comment on their quality as layers, but I will say the black swedish are for sure the most personable ducks out of any of the breeds I have now or have had before! They're always the first to come up for a visit. Would definitely recommend this breed to anyone looking for some personality.

Emillee F. | Absolutely Adorable

Got two girls this week and already I'm in love. Seems a bit shy but happy when I talk to them. All in all, I'd order again.

DONALD W. | Happy Duckie

My self and grandkids are so happy with first duck and goose so, we ordered more waiteing for them any day now..

Kelly R. | Healthy and vigorous!

Super cute and already swimming in their little pool like champs!

Jennifer O. | Friendly and feisty!

Beautiful duckling. Friendly, likes too nibble at your fingers. She's half grown now, and starting to get her adult plumage. Holds her own against bigger ducks in the flock if they try to bully her. (Chases them back! LOL!) She has cute black marking on her webby feet.

Tara A. | Beautiful ducklings

They are beautiful, and they arrived happy and healthy!

Amanda W. | The brains of the operation

Our Black Swedish (Count Quackula) is amazing! Although the youngest of our duck family she is definitely the brains of the whole operation. Our other breeds could not figure out how ramps or steps work, she would be shown once and she'd get it forever. She doesn't enjoy being held but she is definitely friendly. She will be the first duck to run up to my knees to see if I am carrying food. She's also the first duck to try to eat it all and doesn't miss a meal! Out of her, our Welsh Harlequins, and our Khaki Campbell she by far has the most personality. She's a great egg producer as well! And of course her coloring is beautiful!

Ann Marie B. | Arrived next day, healthy and beautiful

I couldn't be more pleased with the arrival and health of my new Swedish black duckling, she's perfect.

Cylie R. | What a spunky duck duck!

Our Misu (short for Tiramisu) is spunky and hilarious! She is 2 weeks old and we are thrilled to watcher her personality come out more and more! She also has cute little eyebrows that are yellow now and hopefully will be white as she fully feathers!

Darlene S. | Swedish black duckling

Arrived healthy happy and alert. I got my ducks the next was so wonderful they arrived in such good condition. I will order again. When they have what I want

Sheila B. | My Beautiful Black Swedish!

I LOVE Loretta! She has lots of personality and she is soooo beautiful! She arrived healthy and happy to get out of her shipping box! Thank you sooo much Metzer Farms!

ron F. | Massive personalities in a modest package

Ours were shipped Monday and we received them Tuesday (overnight!). All arrived healthy and ready to grow. Each has distinctive coloration and temperament, but all are eager for human interaction and are excited to be let out in the morning to jump in their pool, followed by breakfast. They are very trusting and confident, but can be skittish sometimes (which I consider a plus for predator awareness) and they don't like to be touched unless they are in the pool or swimming with me and the kayak on the pond. They laid their first eggs last week- sooo much smoother than chicken eggs.

Heather E. | Amazing communication

I received timely updates from when I ordered to when my birds arrived. all were healthy and happy