The Buff Orpington duck is a friendly and docile multi-purpose breed of poultry bird. These attractive ducks are often kept solely as farm pets or “pond ornaments” due to their generous nature and graceful beauty. For short, a Buff Orpington duck, sometimes called a Buff duck, is also a quality meat bird. While the Pekin […]
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Indian Runner ducks boast one of the most distinctive body styles in the entire duck world. Members of this breed actually look a lot more like penguins or feathered bowling pins at first glance than either domesticated or wild ducks. But, unlike penguins, they do not waddle and can actually run rather quickly. When Indian […]
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This breed offers the best of both worlds- it provides good quality eggs while delivering tender duck meat. But the Alabio duck breed is still underrated and unheard of elsewhere aside from its country of origin. If you haven’t heard of them yet, it’s not too late to learn about this breed. Today, we’ll introduce […]
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Khaki Campbell ducks are one the most popular domesticated breeds kept in the United States. This attractive breed was created by crossing Runner, Fawn, and Rouen ducks. Some historical accounts also indicate they crossed khaki Campbell ducks with wild Mallard ducks, but others do not. They are a superb multi-purpose duck breed for both large […]
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Domesticated duck breeds were all initially created from either wild Mallard ducks or wild Muscovy ducks. Through generations of breeding, we have created particular characteristics. This myriad of domestic duck breeds has been generated around the world. We created some domesticated duck breeds specifically for meat production. Others were bred for quantity and quality egg-laying. […]
The Rouen duck breed is a domesticated duck. They are typically raised for meat, for exhibition, and as a pet. They are considered a heavyweight breed of duck. These ducks aren’t the best layers around. But they do offer a charismatic appeal to any backyard flock. If you’re new to raising ducks – or perhaps […]
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The Abacot Ranger duck is a breed of domestic ducks that originated in the United Kingdom. They are known for being very tame and docile. They were originally bred as pets but have since been used to produce eggs. One of the more rare breeds of ducks, Abacot Rangers, has a gorgeous appearance and a […]
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Raising show ducks has become a popular hobby for many people all over the world. However, there are some things you should know before you jump in headfirst. First and foremost, raising ducks is not like raising chickens or geese. Ducks have unique crane requirements, and those care requirements are amplified when you are raising […]
East Indie ducks are one of the most beautiful breeds on the planet. Do not let their name fool you. We don’t believe this unique duck breed was originated in the East Indies but rather in the United States. The East Indie duck and the Cayuga duck are quite similar and often mistaken for one […]
The Call Duck breed has a fascinating history that includes a foundation in hunting, showing, and eventually human companionship. A Bantam breed, the Call Duck, is a compact little duck that has captured the hearts of breeders and fanciers the world over. Read on to learn more about Call Duck’s background and everything you need […]
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