Buff Orpington Duck Hatching Eggs
The
Buff duck is a rare buff colored breed and a dual purpose farm duck. Also known as
Orpington Ducks, the
buff duck is classified by breeders as a medium weight duck. They are an excellent duck to raise for tasty meat because of their rapid growth. The hens may also lay up to approximately 220 eggs per year.
Buff Orpington ducks have a long, broad carriage that supports a handsomely curved neck. The most desired breeder
buffs have strong strong legs, an active disposition, and have an above average egg laying history.
Buff Orpington ducks are typically very active and attractive birds. They have a sturdy and upright posture, as part of their breeding origin is from the
Indian Runner Duck.
Hatching Duck Egg Info
Hatching Duck eggs require an incubator to hatch correctly. These are available at a wide range of websites and also at local farm supply stores. We will have them on eFowl.com shortly.
Fertilized Duck Eggs can be safely transported for about 10 days before they will no longer hatchable. We guarantee that all the eggs we sell will arrive to you intact and in a hatchable condition. However, given the nature of this product and the skill it takes for one to successfully hatch a duckling egg, we cannot guarantee that your eggs will actually hatch.
Buff Orpington ducklings were bred for their popular buff plumage and beautiful shape. This comes from their mixed lineage of
Indian Runner Duck ,
Rouen,
Cayuga and
Aylesbury ducks.
Buff Orpington ducks also became very popular for its meat because of it can be ready to market as soon as 8 weeks from birth. Although it is not ready for market as soon as the
Pekin breed, the
Buff is said by some to be a better tasting meat.
