A very good multipurpose duck would have to be the Duclair. It was first developed in France and was named after the city Duclair in Normandy. It became a part of the American standard in 1923. In 2012, Metzer Farms in conjunction with Stone Church Farm in New York developed a strain of Duclair which Metzer Farms has continued to breed.
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| What a usual Duclair looks like. |
A search for Duclair ducks will usually produce a duck that looks like a cross between a Rouen and a Black Swedish duck. The strain that Metzer Farms and Stone Church Farm developed, however, is completely white. It is a great egg layer at 130 – 200 eggs a year. At full growth it averages at 4.5 – 6 pounds. It has a calm personality making it a great starter duck for kids.
Today, the Duclair is prized for its meat and can be found in many high-end restaurants. We ship Duclair on a weekly basis for raising and processing to New York and several other growers across the states.
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| What our Duclair look like. |
Whether you are looking for a pet, an egg layer, or a meat bird, the Duclair is an excellent choice all around and would make for a beautiful addition to any flock.
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Weight
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Egg Production
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Foraging Ability
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Conservation Status
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Calm
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4.5 - 6 pounds
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130-200/year
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Good
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No Rank
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How does the Duclair duck differ from or compare to the Pekin?
ReplyDeleteOther than size, not much. The Pekin can get to 8-12.25 pounds and lays 150-200 eggs a year. Growth time is the same, as is processing if you are looking to use them as meat.
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