Like most other domestic poultry species, the ducks have many breeds. And most of the duck breeds are derived from the wild Mallard ducks. And a few number of birds are descendants of the Muscovy Duck. Birds are very beautiful creation of nature. And ducks are also very beautiful bird. There are many domestic duck breeds available around the world. Among those duck breeds some are popular for meat production, some are famous for eggs production, some are good for exhibition purposes, some are raised as ornamental birds and some ducks are raised as pets. Ducks are classified into four groups; Bantam, Light, Medium and Heavy Weight. Domestic ducks are kept for specific purposes. Some ducks are good for meat, some are good for eggs. Even there are some duck breeds available which are good both purposes. Those ducks are called dual purpose ducks. Some ducks are suitable for eggs, meat, show and pets. However, here we have listed some common domestic duck breeds which are popular for specific purposes.
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List of Domestic Duck Breeds |
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| Size | Name | Purpose | Origin |
| Aylesbury | Meat, Show, Pets | United Kingdom | |
| Pekin | Dual | China | |
| Heavy | Muscovy | Meat | America |
| Rouen | General | France | |
| Cayuga | Eggs, Meat, Ornamental | United States | |
| Duclair | Dual | France | |
| Golden Cascade | Dual | United States | |
| Medium | Pomeranian | Dual | Germany |
| Swedish Blue | General | Sweden | |
| Saxony | Dual | Germany | |
| Silver Appleyard | Dual | United Kingdom | |
| Abacot Ranger | Dual | United Kingdom | |
| Alabio | General | Indonesia | |
| Ancona | Dual | United Kingdom | |
| Bali | Dual, Exhibition | Bali | |
| Crested | Dual, Exhibition | Asia | |
| Elizabeth | Meat | Australia | |
| Hook Bill | Exhibition | Netherlands | |
| Light | Indian Runner | Eggs | East Indies |
| Khaki Campbell | Eggs | United Kingdom | |
| Magpie | Exhibition, Meat | United Kingdom | |
| Mallard | Many | Wild | |
| Orpington | Dual | United Kingdom | |
| Shetland | Eggs | Scotland | |
| Welsh Harlequin | Eggs | United Kingdom | |
| Australian Spotted | Exhibition, Pets | United States | |
| Bantam | Call | Exhibition, Pets | Probably Asia |
| East Indian | Ornamental | United States | |
Besides this duck breeds, there are also some other breeds available around the world. Ducks were first domesticated in Asia. But now there are many different kinds of duck breed developed for all different climates and applications. These breeds are being raised throughout the world. Some of this breeds are very suitable for commercial duck farming business. And some ducks are raised simply for their beauty or as pets.
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Dear sir,
I am ashwin from AP.
i want to start khaki egg layer farming in telengana district. as i have 3 acrs of land beside river which having plenty of water throughout the year. can you please help me out regarding this duck layer farming. supplier of khaki cambel chicks or eggs for hatching.
thanks in advance.
Review the following webpage to learn more about raising Khaki Campbell ducks. Unfortunately, we don’t know any chicks supplier in your area. You can contact your local agriculture extension office. Thanks for your kind consideration!
DEAR
pl contact for your needs govt of india duck farm i.e CPDO&TI
GOVT OF INDIA HESSARGHATTA
BANGALORE560088
PHONE NO
DUCK UNIT 080-28466238
OFF 080-28466236/239/226/
Sir,
I appreciate your efforts in educating aspiring farmers like me into animal rearing. I personally feel that your website provides accurate and easily understandable solutions to the queries unlike the government websites.
I am from Palakkad and have around 4 acres of land with a 75 cents of pond in it. I already raise around 20 goats and four cows. I wish to raise some ducks as wells. I understand that Kuttanadan ducks are more accepted in Kerala than any other varieties. Can you kindly provide the addresses of breeders/hatcheries from where I can buy them. Thank you once again .
Thanks for your honest opinion about us! Pleased to hear that you already have an established farm with some animals. Unfortunately, we don’t know any Kuttanadan duck breeders/hatcheries in your area right now. You can contact with any other farmers in your area. Thanks for your kind consideration!
DEAR
pl contact for your needs govt of india duck farm i.e CPDO&TI
GOVT OF INDIA HESSARGHATTA
BANGALORE560088
PHONE NO
DUCK UNIT 080-28466238
OFF 080-28466236/239/226/
Sir,
We require at least 500 numbers of ducklings at Palakkad. Can you pls send us the approximate price? Can it be delivered to our address?
Awaiting your earliest reply.
Thank you
Dear Sir,
I am from West Bengal (Dist.Paschim Midnapur), Request your help in getting KHAKI CAMPBELL duck chiks in our area.
Thanks & Regards,
Pintu Bhunia
Dear Sir,
I am from West Bengal (vill Mobarakpur PO- Sendra Dist.-Bankura,PIN -722155), Request your help in getting 100 KHAKI CAMPBELL duck chiks in our area.MY CONTACT NO-09563504387.
Thanking you.
With regards
Bikash Nandi
You can contact ‘Dr. Tapas Kr. Ghosh’ at Gobardanga Govt. duck farm, West Bengal.
Price of day old duckling : Rs. 23/- Per Piece
Contact No. 8820990062 & 9635746925.
Thank you!
Sir,
Main duck farming karna chahta hu (for eeg) sahi breeds kaha melega
Mr. Roy,
I live in Panama. I am thinking about starting a small farm for commercial meat production. I am looking at pekin ducks, turkeys, or goats. Maybe a combination of all.
What are your thoughts and recommendations ? I have approx. 35 acres of reasonably flat, semi-rocky land with a stream that runs year round . I have some farming experience from the states . Thank you.
As you have large amount of land with a stream, so you can start any type of business. Your plan for ducks, turkeys and goats is good if you have proper marketing facilities. Thank you!
Sir I want to sell ducklings!
Place your contact details here and the duck farming pages. So that interested buyers can contact you. BTW, where are you from? Thank you!
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HI Roy am Geofrey i develop a strong idea of starting a duck farming in Northern Uganda place called Moyo district. Sir am interested in starting with two types of duck 1. Meat duck breed. 2. khaki breed. My request is could you direct me to any farmer you know? or alternatively what advice would you like to give me regarding good breed that will fetch me money?
My contact is [email protected] Tel. +256 783699099
We are really sorry! We have no idea about your country and we don’t know any supplier or farmer in your area. It will be better if you can contact any local expert. Thanks for your kind consideration!
HI Roy,
I am Pawan and planning to start a duck farming in Uttar Pradesh, (Mau,Azamgarh,Gorkhpur) district. I am interested in starting with khaki breed. My request is could you direct me to any farmer you know? or alternatively what advice would you like to give me regarding good breed for business perspective.
My contact is email [email protected] Mob. 8826931385
You have chosen the right breed for your business. Khaki Campbell ducks will be good for egg laying business. Unfortunately, we don’t know any breeders in your area. Please contact some of your local poultry suppliers. Thank you!
Dear sir, i am in ernakulam, i want to buy broiler and nadan ducks for sale could you please tell me the nearest suppliers
We can’t tell the nearest suppliers. But you can contact the poultry chick suppliers in your area from where the local farmers usually purchase chicks. Hope they will be able to help you. Thank you!
Thank you for these duck breeds. It’s really helpful for futures traders to know about which poultry will be available and in demand this year. I will be learning a lot from you guys in the coming weeks. Thank you!
Dear Sir,
I am from West Bengal (Dist.Paschim Midnapur, Binpur-II Block), Request your help in getting KHAKI CAMPBELL duck chiks in our area.
Thanks & Regards,
M Nath