8 Types of Common Duck Breeds

Here are some of the most common duck breeds you will find! The bolded breeds are the ones you can find here on the farm!

1. Pekin: The Pekin duck is one of the most popular breeds and is known for its white feathers and orange bill. They are a large breed that is raised for meat production.

2. Runner: The Runner duck is a lightweight breed that is known for its upright posture and distinctive running gait. They are often kept as pets and are good layers of eggs.

3. Muscovy: The Muscovy duck is a large breed that is known for its red, warty face and meat quality. They are also excellent mothers and can hatch and raise their own ducklings.

4. Khaki Campbell: The Khaki Campbell duck is a small, light breed that is known for its excellent egg-laying ability. They are good foragers and can be kept in backyard flocks.

5. Pekin: The Pekin duck is one of the most popular breeds and is known for its white feathers and orange bill. They are a large breed that is raised for meat production.

6. Rouen: The Rouen duck is a medium-sized breed that is similar in appearance to the wild Mallard duck. They are raised for both meat and eggs and are often used for exhibition.

7. Indian Runner: The Indian Runner duck is a lightweight breed that is known for its long, slender body and upright posture. They are good layers of eggs and are often kept as pets.

8. Saxony: The Saxony duck is a medium-sized breed that is known for its beautiful plumage of blue, silver, and white. They are raised for both meat and eggs and are good foragers.

9. Crested: The Crested duck is a small breed that is known for its distinctive crest of feathers on its head. They are often kept as pets and are good layers of eggs.