Welsh Harlequin Ducklings — Pasture-Raised, Verified Genetics

Welsh Harlequins are a lightweight, active breed developed in Wales in the 1940s from a Khaki Campbell sport mutation. They’re exceptional layers — among the best of any duck breed, rivaling many chicken breeds at 250–300 eggs per year — while still producing a lean, flavorful carcass at market weight. Their striking plumage ranges from silver to golden phase, with females distinguishable from males by bill color as early as day one, making sexing at hatch reliable without vent sexing.

Welsh Harlequins are calm, forage-driven birds that thrive in pasture systems. They’re a strong choice for small farms wanting dual-purpose production without the size and feed demands of a Pekin. USA Duck Team sources Welsh Harlequin ducklings from NPIP-certified network farms with verified bloodlines, placed by producer assessment.

Ducklings are available as sexed pullets. Pickup locations vary by network farm — see the map below for farms currently raising Welsh Harlequins near you.