This duck breed appears in a variety of colors. Black and White variety is most common. Ancona drakes weight more than the ducks. On an average an adult Ancona drake weight about 2. Photo form Wikipedia. Ancona ducks are mainly raised for eggs production.
But as they are dual purpose utility duck breed, so they are also suitable for meat production. They are among the good egg layers of all the domestic duck breeds. Anconas are wonderful dual purpose ducks. They are very hardy and adaptable. They are not flighty and pretty calm birds and also good for pond and backyard. They are calm and become friendly and affectionate if handled form very young age.
So they are also good as pets, and like to stay close to home. This is an excellent layer duck breed. A duck typically lay eggs per year. Their egg color is either blue, cream or white. Ducks start laying eggs from their 5 months of age sometimes can take longer. Usually an Ancona duck lays for years with the most productivity in the first 3 years. Breeding Goals Size — would like larger ducks averaging 8 lbs for meat Egg laying ability — large eggs a year Foraging ability — to cut down on feed costs Overall hardiness — weather, parasite, and disease resistant Colour and pattern — would like a variety of colours and patterns Broodiness — good sitters and good mothering ability.
Call Ducks. Breeding Goals Size — trying to keep them as small as possible with short bills and short legs Egg laying ability — — eggs a year Foraging ability — to cut down on feed costs Overall hardiness — weather, parasite, and disease resistant Colour and pattern — would like a variety of colours Broodiness — good sitters and good mothering ability.
Pilgrim Geese. Breeding Goals Size — would like big birds so extra males can be used for meat Egg laying ability — up to 80 eggs a year Foraging ability — to cut down on feed costs Overall hardiness — weather, parasite, and disease resistant Colour and pattern — maintain standard colour with correct auto sexing ability Broodiness — good sitters and good mothering ability.
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Necessary Necessary. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks provides vital information for anyone wanting to raise ducklings and keep ducks. It covers everything - choosing the right breed, including rare breeds and hybrid ducks, breeding and rearing practices, feeding, butchering, and a comprehensive resource section for both the novice and the veteran farmer.
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