Buff Ducks

Though the Buff breeds true (progeny have the same color as parents), they originated from a variety of breeds. W. Powell-Owen described this breeding program in 1918 "Runners were mated to Aylesburys, Runners to Rouens and Runners to Cayugas, and the progeny were crossed with one another until the buff plumage was secured." They entered the United States in 1908. Interestingly, they are the only poultry breed admitted in the American Standard of Perfection with their name as a color only. Orpington should have been used to describe the breed and Buff for the variety. They remain a very beautiful and popular breed.

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Customer Reviews of Buff Ducks

4.9

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Christina D. | Wonderful ducks!

We love our buffies! Our girls all have distinct personalities and complement each other as a flock. They hatched around the very end of April. One started laying 9/17, the next a few days later, the smallest bird 10/15. They lay consistently and are still laying here in coastal NC in February. We would give them ten stars if we could.

Lauren B. | One of my favorites!

I love, love this breed! My girl is so sweet, alert, and intelligent. Out of five ducks of all different breeds, she is the only one smart enough to be an escape artist...but also is so sweet that she comes running to me when she sees me, and lets me pick her up and put her back in her pen. Even as a duckling, she was always watching and actively figuring things out. My most alert duck when it comes to watching for predators, an excellent forager, the first one to start laying (and she is laying so many eggs even in winter!), and is so interactive and friendly. I really just adore this girl and think this is a fantastic breed for anyone looking for laying ducks.

Shannon J. | Gorgeous Ducks

I think the Buff breed is beautiful, These girls grew so fast. I am ordering more and am enlarging my duck enclosure. The babies were very healthy when they arrived and have thrived. I am new to this, but I have enjoyed learning about them. They are incredibly entertaining, I absolutely love them.

Abigail M. | Our Sweet Little Buff

Deandra, our Buff duckling, is the most energetic of the new flock. She is on a race, so much more personality than I realized a duck could have. She is healthy and happy

Leslie R. | They're perfect!

This was the first time for us to order any kind of live animal through the mail, and I was so nervous. The staff at Metzer and my post office helped ease my nerves by explaining the process. This morning I got a call from the post office that the ducklings had arrived! All 8 were in great shape! I was very impressed with the quality of the ducks. It was nice that the male was marked with a little band as well. We were super impressed.

Heather B. | Buff Orphington

My 4 girls arrived happy and healthy. I had them for 2 weeks, then my Silver Appleyard hen took them. She has raised them alongside her duckling and they are all wonderful. Very pleased , as always, with my purchase.

Erin J. | Happy with this Breed

No issues, arrived healthy, had her about 7 months. We are able to pick her up easily. She has done fine with the colder Oregon winter weather.

Mishka I. | Ducklings Buffs

They are very curious and love being held. They are getting bigger every day.

Hannah B. | Happy Ducklings

Buff Ducklings are very healthy and ready to get out of the shipping box. Great looking ducklings

Maria M. | extremely loud

got 2 females in october and they are very skittish, mean and loud and feed off of each other so beware! they are brave enough to fight off cats though. nothing wrong with the company- my review is the overall temperament of the breed

Janell W. | OMG!!!

Our duckies just arrived and are so precious! They're 2 days old and came healthy, with a heat pack. They don't chirp as loudly as I expected, which is nice. They drink and eat just fine after teaching them where things are and how to do it. They already come to the edge of their enclosure and chirp when they want to be held. That surprised me, but is perfect. They seem to be pretty smart already. We all love Waffles, Cutie Pie, and Agatha (Aggie) so much! Metzer did a good job with notifications, details, and instructions on the babies. Definitely 10000... out of 10000... !!! I'll update in about a week or so. Thanks Metzer Farms!

Mariah H. | They are so worth it!

I ordered 2 Buff Ducks and they both came heathy and happy. I am so grateful! Now they are liven the live and will continue to be healthy and happy.

Cristina B. | Sweet little things

I ordered 6 buff females and 1 male, all arrived healthy and have flourished. They're a couple months old now and one of the females had a weak leg that was fixed with some TLC brewer's yeast, but I've otherwise had no issues with them at all. They'reb beautiful, friendly birds - don't like being held unless I'm feeding them - but they're the ideal duck.

Angel S. | Female buff ducks

They arrives happy ,healthy and super early this morning!!! They are already super friendly and my family and I couldn't be happier!! we will do business with you again soon!!!!

Kristina M. | Buff Ducks

We ordered 3 female buff ducklings along with some other ducklins. Ourb3 buffs got here healthy and happy. Seem to be doing great. And very curious and happy. Happy and we will be ordering again in the future.

Ronald C. | The Quackers

Got a call early in the morning to come and pick up the ducks at the local post office. They are absolutely adorable and perfect, looking forward to more from MF

David H. | Great Ducks!!

Love my Buff Ducks!! I purchased a male and female to be company for a young female Buff I rescued from being abandoned at a local park. They arrived strong and healthy and have grown into beautiful, affectionate, curious and sweet members of our family. I get a heroes welcome every time I go to their pen. They're such wonderful birds i just ordered 4 more females to add to our flock. You can't go wrong with a Buff from Metzer.

Brittany S. | Great

This little duckling came super fast and healthy!

Sophia G. | Wonderful, Sweet Ducks!

My ducklings hatched in early May and arrived within 1 day of shipping- very healthy, sweet, and curious. I am writing this review in July. They are so healthy, happy, and inquisitive. They do well with my other chickens, Muscovy's, dogs, and rabbits. I love them dearly and I am excited for when they begin laying eggs. I would highly recommend. I wish I could include photos. They are such beautiful ducks; soft brown and white feathers.

Raelyn J. | My Millie Girl

My Millie girl, is the only buff we purchased and she is absolutely the sweetest little duckling. She gives some of the best little love nudges. Looking back on their duckling photos she has always been front and center and one of the most affectionate. She came happy and healthy to our local postal office. She is in the top 5 of my favorite ducklings.

MARILYN N. | The funniest ducks: LOVE THEM!

I purchased a male and two females in 2024. Also three Golden hybrids and over 30 Pekins, mostly for meat, but then loved the littles so much I purchased 4 girls. Lost one Pekin girl, choked, but all were healthy. I also have a couple Swedish breed hens. The FUN duck breed is the BUFF! Characters that LOVE to play in the water. Run instead waddle to the water pans and their tails wagging like my favorite dog's tails do! I could spend hours (and often do) watching them. Messy birds because they are in and out of the large pails of water too. However, their personalities make the mess worth the work. I had one try to brood and her sister and one of the Swedish ducks joined her on the nest. They took turns when eating and playing in the water, but they killed most of the babies by accident. Second time she laid where she hid them, then her sister found the nest after she started to brood. She hatched 17 eggs in over 2 weeks. DEDICATED to the nest. I took the babies away to a nursery until the last two were born then put them all together in a small pen and she was loving to them all for a short time, then wanted out. Characters...

JARED E. | Absolutely Perfect

They are very well cared for and absolutely beautiful ducklings. They are incredibly lively and curious.