breeds of duck
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BREEDS OF DUCK
Dr Rameswar PandaTeaching Asst.
Department of Livestock Production Management
College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad
INTRODUCTION
Duck were first domesticated in Asia.
Breeds are classified in terms of their utility like meat type, egg type and ornamental type
MEAT TYPE OF DUCK
PEKIN White Pekin is
popular Originated from
China Bill and legs are deep
orange. Lays about 160 eggs. Called as Emperor
ducks Having efficient feed
efficiency
AYLESBURY Bill is yellow and legs
are deep orange. The name comes from
Aylesbury, UK where large scale breeding programme was carried out.
High percentage of creamy white flesh
MUSCOVY White winged back
duck is popular. Native is south
America. Male has knob on
the head. Male is twice the
size of female 7 varieties. Communication
among them is by hissing
ROUEN French origin. Good for roasting Eggs are sometimes
blue.
CAYUGA
Lay characteristic eggs.
Initially eggs are black, then becomes blue.
EGG TYPE
KHAKI CAMBELL Cross of Indian runner,
Mallard and Rouen In male head, neck,wing
are lustrous green colour.
INDIAN RUNNER
White
Fawn
Pencilled Body is like soda water bottle set an angle of 500 to 600
• Lay 250 eggs• Very hardy• They forage allday along.
ORNAMENTAL DUCK BREEDS
CALL
CRESTED WHITE
BLACK EAST INDIA
INDIAN DUCK BREEDS
NAGESHWARI HANS