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Content Introduction
Breeds of ducks
- Meat production breeds
- Egg production breeds
Breeds of geese
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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
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There are almost 60 distinct breeds ofgeese
Many of these are found in Eastern Europe
Geese were first domesticated in China over 6000
years ago
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Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata Class : Aves
Order : Anseriformes
Family : Anatidae
Subfamily : various
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Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata Class : Aves
Super order : Galloanserae
Order : Anseriformes Family : Anatidae
Subfamily : Anserinae
Tribe : Anserini
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Breeds of
Ducks
Meat
Production
EggProduction
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Meat Production
Breeds
Muscovy
Aylesbury
Rouen
Pekin
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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
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Bright red crest around their eyes
Wide and flat tail
Legs are orange in colour
The shanks are rather short and thick
Drake Duck
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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
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The body long, broad and deep
The tail is only slightly curved
Duck Drake
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Rouen Originally from France
Produces a high-quality meat
They have green heads, white collars, a deep claret
breast and blue speculum feathers
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The body is square, long and broad
The bill is long, wide, flat
The neck is slightly curved
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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
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The bright orange bill is short, broad, thick and
slightly coarse
They are a nervous breed
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Egg Production Breeds
Indian Runner
Khaki Campbell
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Adult drake (kg) Adult duck (kg)
Meat breeds
Muscovy 4.505.50+ 2.253.00+
Aylesbury 4.505.00 3.604.10
Pekin 4.004.50 3.503.75
Rouen 4.505.00 3.504.10
Egg breeds
Indian Runner 2.002.25 1.602.00
Khaki Campbell 2.25 2.00
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Breeds of geese Chinese
Emden
Toulouse
Pilgrim
African
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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
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White Chinese Brown Chinese
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
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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
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Pilgrim Pilgrim geese are a breed of domestic goose
Relatively fast growing
Most are very tame
Used commercially for meat
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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
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African Crossed with Toulouse
Use for meat production
Lay 10 - 40 eggs per year
Colours are brown or grey (most common), buff,
white
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Breed Gander (kg) Goose (kg)
Toulouse 12.0 9.0
Emden 12.0 9.0
Chinese 6.0 5.5
African 10-12.7 8.2-10.9
Pilgrim 6.3-8.2 5.4-7.3
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Thank You
Presented byN. A. T. T. Perera - 096109H.S.R. Perera - 096108