* Medium Duck
Breeds:- Cayuga
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| Cayuga are characterized by a black
bill and black plumage which is an iridescent beetle green in the
correct light. In breeding an emphasis is put on correct colouring,
carriage and a large breast. They have dark brown eyes, black shanks
and toes, except in old drakes where some orange shading may appear.
Ducklings have black plumage. For exhibition presence of white color in
the outer plumage is a disqualification as in any male but as in all
genetically black birds the females will revert to white with age ... .
. .egg colour a black sheen over a white shell For housing use a large dog kennel or small garden shed to house the ducks or in with the chickens. During the winter they need to be protected against rain, wind, and snow . The shelter must be waterproof, predator proof and well ventilated ( goose crap is high in ammonia so small places produce quite a smell). At night ducks must be penned up being vulnerable with their quiet and trusting nature to two and four legged predators. . . they were not named as 'sitting ducks' for nothing For bedding use straw, paper shreds,wood chip, wood shavings or hay, although I do prefer hay for the nests. Recommend mucking out the enclosure every 2-6 weeks, depending on how many you have in the enclosure, and how big the enclosure is. Queries ask via the domestic - waterfowl club website
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