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Saxony DucksThe Saxony duck is heavy breed of German origin. The drake Saxony is colored similar to a Rouen with a more muted coloration. The lush greens of the are replaced by duller grays and lighter blacks.
Along with making unique and exotic pets, Saxony ducklings are raised for two key farming purposes - they are strong egg layers and also yield a high quality poultry meat.
While these birds are relatively large, their bodies are compact and streamlined. Characterized by broad shoulders and a prominent chest, Saxony ducks are regarded as a highly distinct and even a designer breed. Various waterfowl and poultry shows will have highly competitive breeders seeking to display their Saxony's desirable traits such as strong color definition and exemplary posture. |
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Fowl Facts
Saxony Duck Info
- Weight - 7-9 pounds
- Color - Drakes: colored predominately a deep, rust colored red with underlying silver hues, the head and neck are a grayish blue, the neck has a white ring, dark eyes, dark yellow feet and bills
Hens: brownish buff color on their head, neck and breast areas, white eye areas, bluish gray trimming on the wings and and tails, dark eyes, dark yellow feet and bills
- Egg Production - 100-200 eggs annually
- Country of Origin - Germany
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