* Medium Duck
Breeds:- Orpingtons
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The Buff Orpington Duck is a
dual-propose breed used for meat and egg production. It is
capable of laying up to 220 eggs a year. Originally created by William
Cook of Orpington, Kent,UK, from the selection of mis-marked Blue
Orpington Ducks. The Buff Orpington Duck was introduced to the public
at the Dairy Show,the Agricultural Hall Islington, London in
October 1897. Scarce now in pure format as the bill colour alters with
crossing so many offered would not meet breed standards
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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