How do I know if my duck decoys are valuable?

Factors that determine duck decoy value:

  1. Maker.
  2. Region.
  3. Decoy species.
  4. Condition.
  5. Scarcity.
  6. Strength of maker attribution.
  7. Size.

What are the most realistic duck decoys?

Higdon Outdoors Standard Pintail Duck Decoys – Six-Pack Add some welcoming variety to your spread, the Standard Pintail Duck Decoy delivers all of the durability and realism you expect from Higdon Outdoors. Highly detailed painting process creates incredible realism that fools even the wariest of birds.

Do swan decoys keep ducks away?

Swans can be particularly aggressive towards other birds as they are territorial, so using a swan decoy can sometimes be very effective in deterring ducks from water sources.

Do swan decoys keep geese away?

White Swans are very territorial, making it great to keep geese away! Mute swans aggressively protect their young from Canada Geese, making this swan an effective deterrent as part of an overall repellent strategy.

Do swan decoys scare geese?

White Swans are very territorial, making it great to help keep geese away! In nature, Mute swans aggressively protect their young from Canada Geese, making this swan an effective deterrent as part of an overall repellent strategy. Head and neck can be adjusted for a realistic look.

Does grape Kool Aid keep geese away?

To make geese repellent at home, you can use some grape kool-aid mix in the same way. Geese do not like the taste of this and if you sprinkle or spray it in areas they are gathering, it should deter them. To be effective, this must be applied to grassy areas or areas where they are grazing.

Do swan decoys scare ducks?

Ducks and geese native to the United States are protected species— they can’t be killed, removed, or have their nests destroyed, unless you have a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Where can I find antique decoys?

On old-decoys.com you will find one of the largest selections of guaranteed quality antique decoys and vintage sporting collectable’s in original condition available anywhere, including on the internet. New updates coming as time permits! Very nice and scarce Canada Goose by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1940’s.

Do you accept decoy items on consignment?

I do accept some quality decoy consignment items, all consignment items are carefully chosen for honest quality, desirability and good value for all level collector’s, I try to find something nice for everyone.

What is the largest size of a Canada goose decoy?

A beautiful 20th century American life-size sleeping Canada Goose decoy with its original paint, a removable head and neck, and glass eyes, on a custom steel mount. Green Matryoshka by Pete Pongsak Unique piece 2018 Materials: Emerald onyx Dimensions: Biggest: Diameter 16.5 x height 35 cm Smallest: Diameter 4 x height 8.5 cm, Italy 5 R…

What kind of decoy do you have for a door knocker?

Carved wood duck decoy in old two-tone paint. Handmade Folk Art. A whimsical mid-20th century American cast brass duck head door knocker. Vintage Folk Art Heron Decoy, likely, circa 1960s or 1970s. A stately heron carved in an alert posture with upraised head and elongated neck. Decoy was made in three parts, nicely ha…

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