Duck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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