Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names: Cherry Valley Pekin Measurements Feature Male Female Weight 6–8 lbs (2.7–3.6 kg) 5–7 lbs (2.3–3.2 kg) Length 55–60 cm (22–24 in) 50–55 cm (20–22 in) Wingspan 75–85 cm (30–33 in) 70–80 cm (28–31 in) Status Cherry Valley Ducks are one of the most widely bred Pekin hybrids in…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names: Canard de Bourbourg (French) Measurements Feature Male Female Weight 6½–7¾ lbs (3–3.5 kg) 6½ lbs (3 kg) Length 55–60 cm (22–24 in) 50–55 cm (20–22 in) Wingspan 75–80 cm (30–31 in) 70–75 cm (28–30 in) Status Once nearly extinct in the 1950s, the Bourbourg Duck has been successfully…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names: White Egg Layer Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 50–55 cm (20–22 in) 50–55 cm (20–22 in) Weight 4.5–6 lbs (2–2.7 kg) 4–5.5 lbs (1.8–2.5 kg) Wingspan 70–75 cm (28–30 in) 70–75 cm (28–30 in) Status White Layer Ducks are a popular choice for both backyard keepers and…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Silver Harlequin, Golden Harlequin Measurements Feature Male Female Weight 4.5–5.5 lb (2–2.5 kg) 4.5–5.5 lb (2–2.5 kg) Length Light-weight, streamlined body Light-weight, streamlined body Lifespan 8–12 years 8–12 years Status The Welsh Harlequin was admitted to the American Poultry Association’s Standard of Perfection in 2001. In North America,…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Svensk gul anka Measurements Feature Male Female Weight 3–3.5 kg 2.5–3 kg Length Medium-sized breed Medium-sized breed Lifespan Up to 28 years Up to 28 years Status The Swedish Yellow duck was once thought to be extinct in the 1970s but was rediscovered on a farm in Billinge,…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Swedish, Blue Swedish, Svensk blå anka Measurements: Feature Drake Duck Weight 3–4 kg (6.5–8 lb) 2.5–3.5 kg Egg Production 100–150 eggs per year 100–150 eggs per year Egg Weight 80–90 g 80–90 g Status Listed as “at risk/endangered” in Sweden (2023). Considered “watch” by the American Livestock Conservancy….
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Shetland Duck Measurements: Feature Drake Duck Weight 4.4 lb (2 kg) 4 lb (1.8 kg) Egg Production About 150 eggs per year About 150 eggs per year Status Critically endangered. Listed as a “priority” breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (2025–2026). Its conservation status in DAD-IS is…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Rouen Foncé, Rouen Clair Measurements: Feature Production Variety Standard Variety Weight 6–8 lbs (2.7–3.6 kg) 9–12 lbs (4.1–5.4 kg) Maturity Age 6–8 months 6–8 months Status Domesticated; primarily bred for meat and exhibition rather than egg production. Average Life Span 8–12 years Breed History The Rouen breed originated…
Scientific Name Hybrid: Anas platyrhynchos × Cairina moschata Alternative Names Moulard, Mule Duck Measurements: Feature Male Female Weight 4–6 kg (8.8–13 lb) 3–5 kg (6.6–11 lb) Length 60–70 cm (24–28 in) 55–65 cm (22–26 in) Wingspan 90–105 cm (35–41 in) 85–100 cm (33–39 in) Status The Mulard is a domesticated hybrid and is commercially produced…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Campbell, Dark Campbell, White Campbell, Pied Campbell Measurements: Feature Male Female Weight 2.3–2.5 kg (5–5.5 lb) 2.0–2.3 kg (4.4–5 lb) Length 55–60 cm (22–24 in) 50–55 cm (20–22 in) Wingspan 80–90 cm (31–35 in) 75–85 cm (29–33 in) Status The Khaki Campbell is not at risk according to…