White Pekin

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$6.00

Weight:

0.30 LBS

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Product Description

White Pekin is presented the way we think livestock should be described: not only by color, but by usefulness, temperament, production and what the bird is actually like to keep on a homestead.

Why some boxes are not filled: We only publish quick-stat values when we have a reasonable source for the breed or when the information is documented in our own original listing. We would rather omit a number than copy an unsupported figure from another seller.

Breed & Line Notes

Ducks are a favorite in the United States for meat and eggs. The Pekin duck is the most popular commercial duck breed in the United States, after a small number were imported to Long Island from China in 1873 by James Palmer of Stonington, Connecticut. The animals and their meat are sometimes referred to as "Long Island duckling".

Around 95% of duck meat consumed in the United States is Pekin duck. The White Pekin is often recognized from the AFLAC commercials. The White Pekin was admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1874.

The White Pekin duck has a fast growth rate making it an excellent choice for meat. They are entertaining and very very active with a good hatching ability. White Pekin baby ducklings are one of the cutest and most popular ducks for pets and are featured in several movies and tv shows.

What to Expect From Live Birds

Breed descriptions are a guide to the line, not a promise that every individual will mature identically. Egg production, mature size, temperament, color and breeding performance are influenced by genetics, age, season, nutrition and management.