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Welsh Harlequin

Welsh duck breed bred for laying. Color-sexable at hatch (males darker bill). Calm, friendly, excellent layer (300+/year), winter-laying. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Welsh Harlequin as day-old ducklings and started birds and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Quick facts: Welsh Harlequin

OriginWales - 1949
APA recognized2001
Eggs per year~285
Egg colorWhite-tinted
Egg sizeLarge
BroodinessMedium

Personality & temperament

Best for: eggs, sex-linked

Buying tips

  • Confirm NPIP status before any interstate shipment.
  • Day-old chicks ship USPS Express Mail; allow 24-72h transit and brood at 95F first week.
  • Ask about vaccinations (Marek's especially) and parent-stock provenance.
  • Show-quality birds command a premium - APA-recognized varieties only.
  • Live arrival guaranteed via our optional Tier 1/2/3 program when you check out.

FAQs about Welsh Harlequin

Where can I buy a Welsh Harlequin?

You can request Welsh Harlequin through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 2 request pages for day-old ducklings and started birds, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.

How much does a Welsh Harlequin cost?

Prices for Welsh Harlequin are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.

How many eggs does a Welsh Harlequin lay?

A Welsh Harlequin hen lays roughly 285 eggs a year, and the eggs are large and white-tinted. Broodiness is rated medium. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock.

What age should I buy a Welsh Harlequin at?

The Welsh Harlequin can be requested as day-old ducklings and started birds. Day-old birds ship USPS Express and need a 95 F brooder ready on arrival. Started birds are feathered and closer to laying, so no brooding is needed and pickup is common. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can a Welsh Harlequin be shipped to my state?

The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.

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