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Breed Facts
Status:
Threatened
Use:
Meat, Eggs
Egg Color:
Black fading to white late in the season
Egg Size:
Large
Market Weight:
6-7 lbs
Temperament:
Docile
Breed Facts
Status:
Threatened
Use:
Meat
Egg Color:
Pale cream to medium brown with spotting
Egg Size:
Large
Market Weight:
14 -23 lbs
Temperament:
Highly dependent on selection by breeder, Some select for aggressive, others docile
Originating in China in ancient times, White Pekins were brought to the Western World in the middle 1800’s. Their fine meat quality and egg laying ability quickly made them the first choice of American duck growers. Both the male and female are creamy white in color, yellow skinned, and very large breasted. The males carry a fall weight of 10 to 11 pounds and the females weigh 8 to 9 pounds. They are the easiest domestic ducks to pick and prepare for eating.