MOST POPULAR DUCK BREED ~ CALL DUCKS
Our newest breed is definitely making its mark! Our Call Ducklings are a top selling breed in 2024. These adorable duck companions are perfect for anyone looking for the fun of duck ownership in a small, compact size. They come in 7 colors and are also available in an Assorted Call Duck Package which offers a cost savings option. Call ducks are beautiful, calm & cute and they are great for customers who have little space.
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MOST POPULAR GOOSE BREED ~ WHITE CHINESE
We have White Chinese Geese available well into the month of July this year. This is because White Chinese Geese have great hatchability and they are a popular option among our customers. White Chinese are also commonly referred to as "Swan Geese" due to their body carriage, grace, and ancestry. They are also considered a guard goose and they will lay the most eggs of any breed of goose breed we carry.
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MOST POPULAR DUCK PACKAGE ~ THE EGG LAYER ASSORTMENT
Looking for a duckling assortment that will excel in egg laying when they grow up? If so, The Egg Layer Assortment is the perfect choice for you. Our Egg Layer Assortment contains female ducklings of any combination of our 3 best egg laying breeds - Golden 300 Hybrids, White Layers, and Khaki Campbells. This is a great option for somebody who is interested in great egg production, but are not particular on the breed.
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MOST POPULAR CHICKEN BREED ~ THE BROWN EGG LAYER
Brown Egg Layer Chicken sales are trending high with our customers. This chicken offering is another new addition for us for 2024. Our brown sex link egg laying chickens provide an abundant supply of fresh, nutrient-rich brown eggs on an on-going basis. The Brown Egg Layer will provide you at least 240 eggs in the first 40 weeks of production and the average egg weight is 63 grams.
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MOST POPULAR PRODUCT ~ VITAMETZ
Metzer Farms very own, specially formulated poultry pack for waterfowl is new this year. VitaMetz is a complete package of vitamins, electrolytes, probiotics and trace minerals for all types of poultry. Using VitaMetz results in more eggs, healthier birds, and an overall happier flock. It is convenient, easy to administer, and is designed to support waterfowl of all ages during times of stress or during periods of reduced feed consumption.
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Have you ever wondered why we choose to ship Priority Mail over Express Mail when mailing our ducklings? Why does Metzer Farms ship ducklings via USPS Priority Mail? Isn’t Express Mailing quicker and in the better interest of the waterfowl? Good questions! The answer is in the numbers. Read our blog on the topic and learn why:
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THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS & FRIENDS PODCAST
Metzer Farms sits down with Kenny Coogan from Mother Earth News & Friends to discuss ducklings in detail. Topics discussed include learning how to prepare for ducklings, what to feed ducklings, broody ducks, and much more. Mother Earth News & Friends Podcast can be found on the Mother Earth Website. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts or on whatever is your preferred podcast platform.
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COFFEE WITH THE CHICKEN LADIES PODCAST
The Coffee with the Chicken Ladies Podcast should be uploading their newest podcast featuring Metzer Farms on May 7th. The Chicken Ladies (Holly & Christie) talk about all things pet chicken, and in this new episode, they discuss ducks as well. Each episode includes a breed spotlight and relevant chicken keeping topics, as well as reviews of books and products, amazing recipes using home fresh eggs, interviews, and occasional chicken-themed celebrations.
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Get your waterfowl question answered and get social media publicity at the same time. Do you have a burning question about your ducks that you've always wanted to ask Metzer Farms? Do you want to be shown on Metzer Farms social media with your duck? .... Well, if so, this is your chance!
ASK METZER FARMS is a new social media series we'd like to throw into the mix. In this series, we'll preview you and answer your question on social media. Here's how it works:
* Grab your duck and your phone
* Video a short segment showing yourself asking us a duck related question
* Send us your video via DM, email (john@metzerfarms.com), or whatever platform
you like to communicate on
* And voila! If you are chosen, we'll take your video, post it on Instagram & Facebook,
and answer your question in the caption.
It's easy and fun. Give it a try! HERE is an example of the sort of video we are looking for.
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