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Fresh duck eggs
£3 for 6 · local egg-list requests open · availability confirmed first
Small flock. Big personality.
Eggs, ducks & a whole lot of quack.
Meet Alford Ducks: a welfare-led little duck business for fresh eggs, rare breeds, ducklings and people who want to learn more about these brilliant birds.
Welfare-firstCalm, cared-for ducks
Rare breedsRaised responsibly
LocalManchester collection
Fresh from
the flockduck life + blue skies
the flockduck life + blue skies
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The Alford Ducks Project
Building a safe future home for rare ducks.
Our next big ambition is to secure land in Greater Manchester and create a carefully managed duck park: a safe home for rare and heritage ducks, wetland planting and hands-on learning.
On planned education days, people could meet the ducks up close, learn how welfare and hatching work, and — where eggs are genuinely available — start or add to their own flock with responsibly bred hatching eggs.
Future project: land has not been secured yet. We are looking for land, partners, materials and funding support.
Current flock update
Eggs are being watched, not promised.
The flock is currently coming through a moult, so fresh and hatching eggs are limited. Join the list now; we only confirm availability and take payment once eggs are genuinely ready.
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Welsh Harlequin ducklings
4 weeks old · ask about collection and next steps
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Aylesbury ducks
UK transport available at the cost of fuel
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Khaki Campbell & Welsh Harlequin hatching eggs
£20 for 6 · interest list open · availability confirmed before dispatch
Manchester egg & hatch list
Be first to know when fresh or hatching eggs are ready.
Egg numbers move with the flock, especially during a moult. This is a simple heads-up list, not a paid subscription, reservation or promise that you have to buy.
Fresh duck eggs£3 for 6 · Manchester collection or local delivery by arrangement
Hatching eggs£20 for 6 · confirmed before payment or posting
The Alford Promise
Care that shows in the details.
A small flock lets us keep things personal: honest availability, real photos, practical advice and a careful match for every egg or bird.
Real flock, real photos
The gallery, flock film and hatch stories come from Alford Ducks or named customers who shared them.
Availability checked first
Laying, moulting and growing happen on the flock's timetable. We confirm what is genuinely ready before arranging anything.
A match, not a rush
Before birds move, we talk through your space, existing flock and the right route for the birds.
The little duck shop
Good things from a very happy flock.
Choose what you are interested in, read the useful details, then send a reserve request. We confirm availability before any journey is arranged.
Fresh duck eggsManchester collection or local delivery
Hatching eggsPosted anywhere in the UK
Adult ducksUK transport at the cost of fuel
Eggs
Fresh duck eggs
Fresh duck eggs from our small Manchester flock. £3 for a box of 6, with the local heads-up list open while availability is confirmed.
Hatching
Welsh Harlequin hatching eggs
A lovely, active rare-breed choice for your incubator. Interest list open; availability is confirmed before payment or dispatch.
Hatching
Khaki Campbell hatching eggs
Brilliant little egg-layers with bags of character. Interest list open; availability is confirmed before payment or dispatch.
Ducklings
Ducklings
Seasonal youngsters — ask what breeds are ready now.
Ducks
Adult ducks
Occasional carefully matched adult ducks and drakes. UK transport available at fuel cost.
Experiences
Garden Visits
Six Alford Ducks visit suitable secure Manchester gardens for natural garden foraging and slug-and-snail management.
Stock changes with the season, moult and the flock. Hatching egg fertility and hatch rate cannot be guaranteed.
Reserve from the flock
Tell us what you are looking for.
It does not take payment. We will check availability, the right collection, delivery or postage option, then get back to you.
Fresh duck eggsManchester collection or local delivery
Hatching eggsPosted anywhere in the UK
Adult ducksUK transport at the cost of fuel
Garden VisitsSuitable secure gardens in Manchester and nearby
Real flock stories
First egg. First hatch. First quack.
Alford Ducks will only share genuine buyer feedback. If you have bought from us, tell us how it went — a short note, a photo of your eggs, or a hatch update all help.
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See the hatch gallery →Every review is shared with permission from a real buyer.
Five-star reviews
Eggs, hatches and happy new flocks.
Fresh duck eggs, hatching eggs and helpful duck advice — in the words of our customers.
Hatch story
“First Khaki Hatched”
A genuine Alford Ducks hatch story, shared with a photo by Steven.
Hatching eggs
“Okay thank you so much for all your help I really do appreciate it 😊”
Fresh duck eggs
“Lovely fresh duck eggs. The yolks are really rich and they’ve been brilliant for baking. I’ll definitely order again.”
Fresh duck eggs
“Really impressed with the quality of the eggs. Well packed, clean and very fresh. Much nicer than supermarket eggs.”
Welsh Harlequin hatching eggs
“Bought Welsh Harlequin hatching eggs and had a really good hatch. The ducklings were strong and healthy. Very pleased.”
Khaki Campbell hatching eggs
“Great Khaki Campbell hatching eggs. Arrived safely and developed well in the incubator. Would happily buy again.”
Fresh duck eggs
“First time trying duck eggs and I’m converted! Bigger than chicken eggs and absolutely gorgeous scrambled.”
Hatching eggs
“Excellent communication and really good quality hatching eggs. Several healthy ducklings hatched and they’re doing brilliantly.”
Fresh duck eggs
“The eating eggs were fantastic. Thick golden yolks and really fresh. Perfect for cakes and Yorkshire puddings.”
Welsh Harlequin hatching eggs
“Very happy with my Welsh Harlequin eggs. Good fertility and healthy ducklings. You can tell the breeding birds are well cared for.”
Fresh duck eggs
“Beautiful fresh eggs and great service. The shells were strong and every egg arrived safely. Will be a regular customer.”
Khaki Campbell hatching eggs
“Bought Khaki Campbell hatching eggs and had a great experience. Good fertility, healthy ducklings and helpful advice throughout.”
Meet the flock
Real ducks. Real photos. One very happy flock.
From curious ducklings to splash time, these are real photographs from Alford Ducks — never stock images.
Duck school
Learn the important bits. Have fun with the rest.
Start here before you bring ducks home — they are clever, messy, social and far more entertaining than most people expect.
QUACK FACT
Ducks are very social. A happy flock needs duck friends, not a lonely life on its own.
Water is not optional.
Ducks need fresh, clean water deep enough to rinse their eyes and bills. Keep it clean and top it up often.
Ask a duck question →Ducks need duck friends.
They are flock animals. Plan for space, shelter and companionship before you choose a duckling.
Read the basics →Find your flock feel
What kind of duck are you looking for?
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Khaki Campbell
Busy, capable and famous for laying. They are a great fit for an experienced, well-prepared home.
Start here
Three useful reads before you buy, hatch or bring ducklings home.
Short practical guides, written to help you make a good decision rather than rush one.
Popular questions
Clear answers to the things egg buyers and new duck keepers ask most.
Practical reads about fresh eggs, hatching and day-to-day duck care - written to help before you buy, hatch or bring a flock home.
Eggs
How to Store Duck Eggs and Check Freshness
A clear UK guide to keeping duck eggs safely until you are ready to cook them.
Read the guide →Eggs
Duck Eggs vs Chicken Eggs: Taste, Size and Baking
The simple differences you will notice when you cook with duck eggs.
Read the guide →Hatching
How Long Do Duck Eggs Take to Hatch?
A realistic incubation timeline for common domestic duck breeds and what to have ready.
Read the guide →Hatching
How to Candle Duck Eggs for Fertility
What candling can tell you, when to do it and why a gentle routine matters.
Read the guide →Daily care
Do Ducks Need a Pond?
What ducks really need from water, even when a garden does not have a pond.
Read the guide →Natural Garden Visits 🦆🌿
Slugs wrecking your plants? Let the ducks have a go.
Six Alford Ducks can spend the day naturally exploring and foraging through suitable secure gardens across Manchester and nearby areas.
- ✓ Six ducks per visit — first visit £20
- ✓ Secure, enclosed garden needed
- ✓ No recent slug pellets, harmful pesticides or loose dogs
Say hello
Want to talk ducks?
Ask what is available, arrange collection, or just send us your duck question. We are always happy to chat flock.
Alfordducks@gmail.com ↗07568 563818Manchester · collection by arrangement