The Saxony duck is a relatively new addition to the domestic duck breed. Bred primarily from the wild-type of Mallard ducks. Their coloring is very similar to that of the muted Mallards and they have the same smooth, tight feathering in light colors. … [Read more...] about Saxony Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
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Swedish Blue Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
This beautiful duck breed with its black head and a white bib is a great addition to any back-garden duck flock. As it is a medium sized duck that is an excellent forager it is a low maintenance breed. Easy to feed with a good disposition and … [Read more...] about Swedish Blue Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Welsh Harlequin Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Welsh Harlequin ducks are one of the most gorgeous breeds of ducks. Not only are they a nice medium sized breed that is good for most gardens. They are also a good allrounder being good egg layers and have excellent quality lean meat. But these … [Read more...] about Welsh Harlequin Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Rouen Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Rouen has been around for generations. They have been bred by poultry enthusiasts all over the world as the ultimate show duck since its inception into the APA in 1874. There are two distinct types of Rouen ducks one is the industrial breed … [Read more...] about Rouen Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Pomeranian Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Pomeranian ducks are either black with a green sheen or blue with a deep purple sheen. They have a white bib on their breast which along with their black beaks and legs make them quite unique. It has a long full body with the females … [Read more...] about Pomeranian Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Pekin Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Pekin duck is one of the most common ducks in the USA. It is bred primarily for its meat and eggs as a prolific layer that is not broody. They are also a beautiful white duck with a tiny splash of yellow on their underbellies. They love to … [Read more...] about Pekin Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Muscovy Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Muscovy duck is one of the only duck breeds that did not originate from the Mallard duck breed. There are also four-color variations that are recognized by the American Poultry Association. The domestic variety of the Muscovy duck is very … [Read more...] about Muscovy Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Mallard Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Mallard duck is said to be one of the most abundant duck breeds in the world. It is found nearly all the world too. In some countries it is said to be an invasive species there are so many of them. They are the most common ducks that are … [Read more...] about Mallard Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Magpie Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Magpie looks like they are wearing little flat caps on their heads. The spot of black feathers that sit on their heads looks like a little cap. These ducks have a very upright carriage similar to that of the Runner duck which is why they are … [Read more...] about Magpie Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
East Indie Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The East Indie duck is a Bantam duck breed that is believed to have originated in the USA. They are not the best layers of eggs, but their eggs are bound to be a conversation piece at the dinner table. The hens have been known to lay black to … [Read more...] about East Indie Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know