HM Ducks is currently having a temporary shut down due to new arrivals and lifestyle changes!
We will be back at some point in the future, although we are not sure right now when that will be!
We will still be monitoring emails, so if you have any questions or queries feel free to email us at info@hmducks.co.uk; or contact us through one of our website forms to join our mailing list so you can be the first to know when we are opening back up again!
We wholeheartedly thank every single person for the support you have shown HM Ducks over the last few years, and we are looking forward to painting ducks for you all again soon!
About Us
ABOUT US
How things got quacky really quickly!
I’ve always been creative, trying out every Pinterest idea that piqued my interest and giving my creations as gifts. One day, I thought I would try my hand at these ducks and made a handful for friends and family.
One of the lucky few to get a hand painted duck was my cousin, who was passing out of the Navy. His duck wore the navy uniform, had his initials on and the date of his big day on the bottom. I thought it would be a great keepsake!
A few days later my Aunt posted a picture of the duck on the Raleigh Family Facebook page, and suddenly my life changed! The demand was so high that I set up a Facebook page to take orders and started trading within 12 hours!
The first few weeks were chaotic as I tried to keep up with demand, but by roping the rest of the family in we managed! We had to source more 100% fair-trade ducks, buy enough paint and find room to store all the ducks! It has been a whirlwind, but I am so excited that my hobby now brings so much joy to people, and it is a pleasure to be creating something that will be a cherished gift! What more work-satisfaction could you want as a
creative?
- Kate, Head Quacker
Meet the rest of the team...
John - in charge of most of the painting, hitting things with a hammer and coming up with quacking new ideas!
Ally - our numbers lady (good at keeping all the ducks in a row) and a pro at adding the detailed personalisations on our ducks.
Vicki - our marketing supporter (i.e. in charge of quacking about our ducks as much as possible!)
Dana - The newest duck painter who is quacking out all the designs with her amazing talents!
Raleigh Enterprises
We are a proud supplier of Raleigh Enterprises; based at Raleigh Naval Base. They are a charity organisation supporting HMS Raleigh's Central Amenities Fund (CAF). The CAF is a registered Charity and looks to support Raleigh's personnel in places where it is not appropriate to use normal MOD funding.
We sell some of our naval ducks through them and are proud to support their cause. For more naval gifts (other than our gorgeous little ducks), please visit their website at:
A good deal for everyone...
A little family-run business, we know that everyone working in our team is happy, safe and treated fairly, but what about the people who carve our ducks? They are an extension of our team too. Well, we care about them as much as we do each other, which is why our ducks are all 100% fair trade.
Hand-carved from bamboo roots in Indonesia with all the natural look and attributes of bamboo, the head and feet are made from wooden offcuts from furniture makers which would otherwise be unused. Each duck is entirely unique and has it's own quirky little personality, a real addition to any home!
New Ideas
We are constantly growing and thinking up new ideas, and designing gorgeous little ducky characters! Keep an eye out to see what we come up with next!
UK Based
Although we source our hand-carved ducks 100% ethically from Indonesia, we are a UK family-run company based in the small town of Sandwich, in Kent.
Quality Guaranteed
We have a keen eye for detail and we design all of our ducks to be timeless and classic. With a touch of TLC, we only send out happy ducks looking for new homes!
Happy Customers
500+
Duck Designs
85
Staff
5
Years
2
"Super quick service without compromising the absolute top quality product. Absolutely over the moon with our Duck! Love love love it! Highly recommend." -Leanne, Staffordshire
I wanted Royal Navy and RAF ducks as I have twin girls who are both in the forces. The attention to detail to get my ducks RAF uniform (female) right was very much appreciated and I eagerly awaited delivery once ordered. When they arrived I wasn’t disappointed! Thank you so much! I love them!
-Kay, Stockton-on-Tees
"Ordered Two Ducks for my Grandson’s Passing Out Parade. Kate provided a fast personalised excellent service. I am absolutely delighted with them. Kate is a very talented young lady. Thank you once again." -Maureen, Buckinghamshire
"Thank you so much for our Sailor Duck. Unfortunately due to this ongoing pandemic we are no longer allowed to be present at our daughters POP today but I have sent her lots of photos of her Duck which I am sure she will love. Thank you again for your great service and fast delivery." -Tracy, Ayrshire
Fantastic quick service, very friendly! Received my daughter’s duck today, it’s so cute and very well done! I’d certainly recommend these ducks, they are great! Thank you so much!
-Nikki, Portsmouth
"Beautifully crafted ducks. I had a Scots Guards and a Royal Navy duck. So much detail I am impressed thank you." -Lauren, Derbyshire
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Contact us
We are a family-run business based in Sandwich, Kent.
Email us:
info@hmducks.co.uk
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