Khaki Campbell Ducks

Initially they were a fairly mixed color breed but later an emphasis was placed on the current khaki color. It is interesting that at the same time the khaki color was being bred into the Campbell, there was a patriotic fervor for the British troops fighting the Boer War who also wore the khaki color. Once the "Khaki" was attached to "Campbell", the breed gained even more popularity. The Khaki Campbell gained even more renown due to the egg laying contests where it averaged up to 39 more eggs laid than the second best breed. One Khaki Campbell laid 346 eggs in 365 days while another laid one egg a day for 225 straight days!

Khaki Campbells gained even more notoriety with the standards established by the Jansen family of Holland who had up to 50,000 ducks laying at a time with egg production averages of 335-340 eggs in 365 days during the 1950s. They started in production at about 20 weeks of age and egg size averaged 72 grams (2.6 ounces). Mortality during growth and their first year of egg production was only 2.5%. Interestingly, each duck was penned in its own pen and shelter which surely contributed to their outstanding production. Eventually the Jansen flock was dispersed but the Khaki Campbell tradition was carried on by the Kortlang family in England who still breeds them. John Metzer has visited the Kortlang farm and our Khaki Campbells have some Kortlang blood in them.

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Customer Reviews of Khaki Campbell Ducks

4.9

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Lauren M. | Review

Boy are these guys great foragers. I have 4 hens and one drake who are almost 5 months... close to coming into production. A little on the skittish side but that's a benefit as we have a bit of predator pressure here. They're definitely happier when free ranging and let me know when they want out of the enclosure. Smart and spicy little ducks. A lot of personality!

Dixie D. | Khaki Cambells love to snuggle !

My sweet Khaki, Lizzo, is one of my most snuggly ducks in my flock. She absolutely loves to be held and talked too. Lizzo loves snacks and taking baths in the pool! She is very active and is full of joy.

Sarah F. | BIRDI!

Beautiful duckling! Calm, sweet, and healthy. Thank you!

Michelle S. | Very happy

I just love them so much. I have 4 girls and they are so sweet. But they do have a lot of energy so if you want a more laid back I would say get Pekin ducks instead They are bigger and not so energy. I also have 2 Pekin ducks.

Jacob S. | Khakis are great birds

Ive gotten several different kinds of duck from Metzer. while some claim the Kahkis are anxious ive had the opposite. My Khakis are hardy foragers, very agile, and will come to the food dish when you call them. The pekings are so loud!!! i think maybe they are hungry? they are constantly honking, and they can be kinda bullies around feeding time. I try not to overfeed and have set up lots of critter habitat for the ducks to forage.. Like small water features, woodchip piles, and i even set up a Black Soldier fly larva bin. Its great to watch them work and even early in spring im getting eggs already thanks to the Khakis! what great birds!

Andrew D. | New Ducks

Just got our ducks this week but cannot be more excited. Shipping was a good experience (where we thought it would be super stressful). we got six Khaki Campbell. Five of them are growing steadily while one is not much bigger than day one. Overall great experience and we will absolutely order again when we want to expand our flock.

Matthew A. | Healthy, Happy Khakis

We had two Khaki Campbells and two Fawn & White runners shipped to us from Metzer Farms back in January. They've grown into the stars of our 10-duck flock. All four arrived healthy and happy, imprinted on us deeply, and they've grown up into the heartiest, most enthusiastic ducks we've ever seen. You've never heard more excited quacking than we do when we go out to greet them. And 20 weeks into their lives, they still think of us as mommy & daddy, and won't leave our sides when we're around. We love these girls to pieces.

Paige D. | Love my quackers!!!!

They all came in alive and well!! I got them shipped as ducklings, they're a year old now. I love them great quality I get an egg daily for each girl!!!

Adam H. | Ducks arrived healthy

I'm glad my ducks came in looking strong. However I ordered 3 females and they didn't have bands on their legs. So I'm just praying they were actually sexed.

Dilay S. | Great duckies!! Lots off eggs...

I got 10 Metzer sent 11, they probably knew one was about to die, and it died 2nd day they came. This past winter I lost 4 female and 1 male out of my 10 ducks due to their water was frozen, my first time keeping ducks they could only go for 2 days, lessons learned.. i thought they had melted water but it wasn't enough. Lots of eggs!! tasty eggs.. will use metzer again! LOTS OF POOP AND SMELL though!!

Karen L B. | Very Intelligent

These 3 little girls are not my 1st. They are active. Busy. Frighten easily at 1st. Will be 3 mos old in a week. Can't yet tell them apart except by how they act. They wag their tails & talk to me now. But I still must move slowly & quietly or they spook. An older Khaki, all of 4 lbs, is my bestie. She was spooky. Now my best friend. Loves to hunt worms with me in the woods. Will lay her egg by my foot or in the grass @ 4pm. Love this little duck. Give them some time.

Adam L. | Fast Shipping Happy and Healthy Ducks

The shipping was unbelievably fast. I received a notification yesterday that they shipped and today at 12pm I received the ducks. All the ducks that we ordered were happy and healthy. I will definitely be buying from Metzer Farms again.

Rebecca D. | Love our Khakis!

Ducklings arrived quickly and with no losses. They have been happy, healthy ans thriving. Thank you for our new additions!

Susan S. | Arrived safe

I ordered three runners and one khaki Campbell. They arrived at my post office in about two days. The ducklings started drinking water and eating as soon as I put them in brooder. So far they are doing great. I highly recommend ordering from Metzer.

Aleetra S. | Great pick for first time duck owners.

I did a lot of research and went with this breed because of their egg production. At eight months old these girls are laying almost every day. They are pretty dominant and in charge even with welsh harlequins which are slightly bigger. They are very curious as well.

Samantha A. | Really cute baby duckling!

They arrived healthy! Active! They r sleepy from the trip but active and happy!