What We Do
Why Preserve The Spots?
Why Preserve The Spots?
Offering healthy, responsibly managed breeding stock in an effort to preserve Australian Spotted ducks.
Our flock is free-ranging during the day and safely penned at night.
While a considerable amount of their diet consists of forage, they are also offered free-choice, high-quality, specie specific feed.
Why Preserve The Spots?
Why Preserve The Spots?
Why Preserve The Spots?
The Australian Spotted duck is in critical condition, which means fewer than 500 breeding birds exist in the United States and fewer than 1,000 globally.
According to The Livestock Conservancy,
"Rare farm animals represent an irreplaceable piece of earth's biodiversity and offer incredible variety that may be needed for future farms – rob
The Australian Spotted duck is in critical condition, which means fewer than 500 breeding birds exist in the United States and fewer than 1,000 globally.
According to The Livestock Conservancy,
"Rare farm animals represent an irreplaceable piece of earth's biodiversity and offer incredible variety that may be needed for future farms – robust health, mothering instincts, foraging, and the ability to thrive in a changing climate."
The benefits of the Australian Spotted duck are many. Their striking plumage, docile temperament and friendly demeanor make them a favorite among duck enthusiasts. When eggs are left in the nest, hens will sit and mother a brood. Ducks, especially Heritage Breeds, are sure to delight and amuse.
What Can I Do?
Quality Holderread lines
Quality Holderread lines
Not everyone is prepared for or equipped to raise ducks, but for those who are, purchasing a breeding pair will help. For those who cannot, a donation in any amount will contribute to food and housing for these beauties.
Quality Holderread lines
Quality Holderread lines
Quality Holderread lines
We raise all three varieties: Greenhead, Bluehead, and Silverhead.
Dave Holdrread, longtime waterfowl conservationist, has been breeding and studying birds since 1961. The extent of his knowledge cannot be overstated.
He and his wife have worked tirelessly to produce the finest birds available both domestically and internationally for dec
We raise all three varieties: Greenhead, Bluehead, and Silverhead.
Dave Holdrread, longtime waterfowl conservationist, has been breeding and studying birds since 1961. The extent of his knowledge cannot be overstated.
He and his wife have worked tirelessly to produce the finest birds available both domestically and internationally for decades. Those who have had the priviledge of meeting him are well aware of the extent of his knowledge, his willingness to pass on his wisdom, and the honor it is to preserve his lines.
Reserve Your Breeding Pair
$50.00
Breeding pairs available in summer of 2025. Reserve your pair with a $50.00 deposit. Due to their critical condition, we are only able to offer breeding (adult) pairs. Please email for pricing and availability. Or leave a message in the chat. We will get back to you soon!