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Duck Breeds

From Mallards to Pekins, some of the ducks to consider for your backyard flock.
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Pekin Ducklings

Snow white Pekins start out as yellow fuzzy ducklings until their white feathers grow in. 

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Pekin Power

Pekins lay nearly 200 large white eggs per year.

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Feathered Friends

Unlike other breeds, full-grown Pekin ducks and drakes are both all white, but the drakes grow a curly tail which identifies them as drakes.

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Pekin Triad

Pekins are docile and unable to fly, making them excellent backyard birds.

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