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