Not only is the Hookbill one of the oldest breeds of ducks in the Netherlands but it is also having a very unique appearance. The bill of the Hookbill is slightly curved making it a great forager. It also has quite a unique S-shaped body … [Read more...] about Hookbill Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Archives for November 2018
Crested Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
In the older Disney cartoons, the ducks that were depicted as sailor ducks were white with a cute bobble on their head for their hats. The Crested duck reminds me so much of the Disney depiction of those cute sailor ducks. There are a few colors, … [Read more...] about Crested Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Cayuga Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
This beautiful ducks’ origins are from the United States. The Cayuga is a very popular exhibition, egg and meat bird. They have a wonderful character and very calm docile birds that lay a good number of black or grey shelled eggs. Their beautiful … [Read more...] about Cayuga Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Khaki Campbell Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Khaki Campbell may be a bit high strung and temperamental. But this duck will lay a lot of large nutritious eggs for the table. They make quite an excellent roast duck as well. Not only are they prolific layers that have tasty meat, but they … [Read more...] about Khaki Campbell Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Call Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Call Duck is a Bantam breed of duck that comes in a number of beautiful colors. As a Bantam breed, they tend to be a lot smaller than other ducks with shorter, bills, legs, body and smaller feet. These little ducks make excellent pets and … [Read more...] about Call Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Orpington Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Buff or Buff Orpington is a great meat duck as well as a prolific egg layer. These beautiful ducks with their pretty plumage and great characters are in need of more breeders. They were once a sought-after breed for both their meat and eggs … [Read more...] about Orpington Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Aylesbury Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Aylesbury duck has a unique pink bill and stands as the symbol for the town of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire England. This pure white duck has breweries, pubs and various cottage industries in the town named after it. Even the football club is … [Read more...] about Aylesbury Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Australian Spotted Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Don’t be mislead by this Bantam duck’s name. It may be called an Australian Spotted duck, but the breed was actually developed in America. They may also be smaller than standard sized ducks but that does not mean they are not mighty little … [Read more...] about Australian Spotted Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Appleyard Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
These beautiful ducks have become quite the popular show birds over the last few decades. They are a great addition to any backyard duck flock with their great egg laying, foraging abilities. Appleyard ducks have a calm, even friendly temperament … [Read more...] about Appleyard Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Ancona Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Ancona is one of my favorite breeds of duck. They have beautiful white feathers splashed with various black patterns on them. There are no two ducks that have the exact same markings. Their coloring has been likened to that of the Holstein cattle … [Read more...] about Ancona Duck Breed – Everything You Need to Know