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Introduction Breeds of ducks - Meat production breeds - Egg production breeds

Breeds of geese

 Since domestication, some 4000 years ago, ducks have been used for their meat, eggs and feathers Today, duck products are still very popular and remain in strong demand

 There are almost 60 distinct breeds of geese

Many of these are found in Eastern Europe Geese were first domesticated in China over 6000 years ago

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Subfamily

: Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Anseriformes : Anatidae : various

Kingdom Phylum Class Super order Order Family Subfamily Tribe

: Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Galloanserae : Anseriformes : Anatidae : Anserinae : Anserini

Meat

Breeds of Ducks

Production

Egg Production

Meat Production Breeds

Muscovy

Aylesbury
Rouen Pekin

Muscovy
Originated in Brazil Its meat has a lower fat content than other duck The white Muscovy produces a white flesh They are tree birds rather than water birds Black and white in colour

 Bright red crest around their eyes Wide and flat tail Legs are orange in colour The shanks are rather short and thick

Drake

Duck

Aylesbury
It has white skin, a pink bill, blue eyes, bright orange

feet, and legs

Legs are short, and strong

Head is large, straight and long

It has a relatively long and thin swan-like neck

 The body long, broad and deep

The tail is only slightly curved

Duck

Drake

Rouen
Originally from France Produces a high-quality meat They have green heads, white collars, a deep claret breast and blue speculum feathers

 The body is square, long and broad

The bill is long, wide, flat

The neck is slightly curved

Pekin
Originated in China, most popular breed in the USA and the UK Large board body, orange feet , and creamy white feathers Head is large, broad, round and the eyes are dark lead blue

 The bright orange bill is short, broad, thick and slightly coarse They are a nervous breed

Egg Production Breeds

Indian Runner

Khaki Campbell

Indian Runner
Originated in the East Indies

Unusual breed of domestic duck

The females usually lay about 150 200 eggs per one

year
Sold as egg-layers

Their height is about 50 cm

 Head is typically racy in appearance, with

a wedge-shaped bill Body is slim, long, rounded and cylindrical. The thighs are generally longer and stronger than in other breeds

Khaki Campbell Breed

Developed by Mrs. Campbell of England
Domesticated duck

Kept for its high level of egg production

Cross between Mallard, Rouen and Runner ducks

Produce 300 eggs annually

 The body is deep, compact, and fairly wide and the legs and feet of the drake are dark orange

The head and neck of the drake are greenish and

the rest of its body is khaki brown

Adult drake (kg) Meat breeds 4.505.50+ 4.505.00 4.004.50 4.505.00 Egg breeds Indian Runner 2.002.25 Khaki Campbell 2.25 Muscovy Aylesbury Pekin Rouen

Adult duck (kg) 2.253.00+ 3.604.10 3.503.75 3.504.10

1.602.00 2.00

Breeds of geese
Chinese Emden Toulouse Pilgrim

African

Chinese
There are two colour varieties of this breed - White Chinese - Brown Chinese Both originated in China Laying as many as 50 eggs in a season

Head is rather large with a knob at the base of the

upper bill

 Colour of the brown variety: - Brown bill and eyes, orange legs - Body feathers are brown and lighter on the underside of the bird Colour of the white variety: - Bright orange bill and legs, brown eyes and pure white body feathers

White Chinese

Brown Chinese

Emden
Originates from Germany Pure white with a short, light orange bill, and orange feet The head is oval-shaped and the eyes are an ocean blue The body is bulky and well rounded Annual average egg production - 40

Toulouse
Originated in France The flesh is coarser than the Emden A good goose will lay up to 160 eggs a year Bill, legs and feet are orange Body is long, broad and deep with a very prominent breastbone

Pilgrim
Pilgrim geese are a breed of domestic goose

Relatively fast growing

Most are very tame

Used commercially for meat

 The head is trim, the crown is often slightly flattened The neck is average in length and thickness Bodies are full and plump Lay 35-45 six to seven ounce white eggs annually

African
Crossed with Toulouse Use for meat production Lay 10 - 40 eggs per year Colours are brown or grey (most common), buff, white

Breed Toulouse Emden Chinese African Pilgrim

Gander (kg) 12.0 12.0 6.0 10-12.7 6.3-8.2

Goose (kg) 9.0 9.0 5.5 8.2-10.9 5.4-7.3

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