Duck Dual Purpose, Pekin Duck (min order 15)
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- Pekin-G
Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 15 Ducklings (mix & match any Duck breeds)
For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live chicks in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
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Details
The Pekin duck is the most popular breed for eating and they are the most common domestic duck. If managed carefully, they have excellent egg production too. The duck can be processed around 40 days old when it reaches around 7 lbs. The Pekin are calm, do not fly, and are not as motherly as other duck breeds.
Purpose: Dual-Purpose
Production: 200 XX-Large White Eggs/Year
Temperament: Calm, Active
Mature Weight: 8-12 lbs.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Occasionally
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 8-12 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 8-12 lbs. |
| Breed Type | Ducks |
| Egg Color(s) | White |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 150-200 |
| Egg Size | X-Large |