* Large Duck
Breeds:- Saxony
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| The Saxony is classed as a heavy
duck, weighing between seven and eight pounds (3 to 3.6 kilos). It is
considered to be a dual-purpose bird suited to both meat and egg
production.Initially bred by Albert Franz of Chemnitz in the
1930s, but most of his original stock was lost during World War
II. He cross bred Rouen, German Pekin, and Blue Pomeranian ducks. After
the war Franz's work resulted in the recognition of the Saxony by
1950's. 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 ( any 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** Need deep swimming water at least 8 inches depth to keep feather quality 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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