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Wood Duck

Native North American perching duck. Spectacular male plumage - one of the most photographed wild ducks. Federal permit required (Migratory Bird Treaty Act). FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Wood Duck as adult birds and breeder pairs and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Quick facts: Wood Duck

OriginNorth America - native
Eggs per year~60
Egg colorCream
Egg sizeMedium

Personality & temperament

Best for: ornamental, aviary

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 Wood Duck

Where can I buy a Wood Duck?

You can request Wood Duck through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 2 request pages for adult birds and breeder pairs, 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 Wood Duck cost?

Prices for Wood Duck 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 Wood Duck lay?

A Wood Duck hen lays roughly 60 eggs a year, and the eggs are medium and cream. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock. The Wood Duck breed profile on this page lists egg color, size, and laying details alongside care and space notes.

What age should I buy a Wood Duck at?

The Wood Duck can be requested as adult birds and breeder pairs. Adults are proven layers or show birds at point of lay or beyond. Breeder pairs are proven, compatible stock for starting your own breeding program. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can a Wood Duck 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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