Hey, I didn’t know you had a pet duck! Oh wait, is that a decoy? It’s SO realistic!
Ever have a guest say something like that? Ok, it might be slightly exaggerated. But duck decoys are an art form of their own. Hand-carved ones are the best, and there are so many people who make their own in their garage. But there are also some great-looking ones that are commercially available.
Of course, duck decoys are primarily designed for hunting. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with repurposing them! We love how they’ve become a decorative feature in many homes.
We’ve looked for some wonderful duck decoys that will look great in your home. They may go best with a rustic decor, but we think they’ll fit in almost anywhere! And they can sit on a fireplace mantle, a desk, an endtable, or wherever you like.
We confess that we’re partial to mallards, but we tried to choose a variety of species within the broad family (and here’s your trivia for the day: ducks are part of the Anatidae family, but there are various genera and species).
So let’s dive in and enjoy some marvelous duck decoys! Just a note – all of these are 6 packs, with 4 drakes and 2 hens in each.
Lifetime Decoys FlexFloat Wigeon 6 Pack
We have to admit, we’d never heard of wigeons before. But these are absolutely beautiful birds!
These birds breed in western Canada and Alaska, then migrate to the West Coast from British Columbia south. They can also be found wintering across most of the US except for New England and inlands areas of the Atlantic states. They make their way as far south as Panama and the Caribbean islands. Wise birds, these are!
The decoys capture their colors beautiful, highlighting their brilliant colors and the details of their plumage.
They get good marks from hunters, too. They float well and keep good balance. So if you want to keep them as outdoor decorations on the pond, you’ll love how they look. And they’ll likely attract their living versions, as well!
AvianX Top Flight Duck Open Water Mallard Decoy 6 Pack
AvianX makes a wide range of decoys, but we try to stay away from recommending the same brand more than once in an article. They could easily have been a recommendation for many types of duck! But their mallards really stand out for us.
Mallards are so well-recognized, and this set up decoys really captures their familiar appearance. The deep green of the drakes head, the brilliant blue on the hen’s side, and all the details of these birds is reflected here.
These birds can be found, at least seasonally, all across the US and Canada and even on the coasts of Greeland. That’s part of what makes them so recognizable. But their innate beauty stands out, too! And these decoys will be a great addition to your home, pool, or pond.
Higdon Outdoors Standard Ringneck Decoys 6 Pack
Ringneck ducks – not to be confused with Ringneck pheasants – offer a stately presence on so many lakes! Their black, white, and brown plumage is more subdued than many of their cousins. But the colors are hardly drab – they’re actually quite striking!
Higdon Outdoors wonderfully captures the richness of these dark colors. And the decoys are UV resistant, so if you use them outdoors, you can count on their looks holding up for years to come.
These are foam-filled decoys, so they’re tough
They’re amazingly realistic and will definitely draw attention – whether that’s from human guests or avian ones!
Flambeau Outdoors Wood Duck Decoys 6 Pack
Wood ducks are another favorite of ours. We love how their head feathers poke out on the back of their neck. It makes them such a distinctive bird!
These decoys really capture that appearance as well as their great colors. They’re well-carved and highly detailed.
These are part of Flambeau’s Storm Front 2 series, which is highly durable, besides the wonderful craftsmanship.
Avery GHG Pro-Grade Green-Winged Teal Decoys 6 Pack
These green-winged teals bring nice, bright colors to your collection of decoys! Of course, that only means that they do a great job reflecting the natural beauty of the bird.
The poses are all realistic and the paint job is great. It’s also durable so will hold up well even if you do use them outdoors.
The attention to detail is great, as you can see from the close-up photo, too. They really do look alive!
Wrapping It Up
“Ducks Don’t Get Wet” is one of the children’s books we remember on our shelves as kids. And we continue to marvel at the beauty of these birds! Decoys give us one of the greatest chance to bring that beauty into our home. We hope you like the ones we’ve listed here – we definitely do!
