all domestic breeds of ducks except Muscovy, owe their origin to the wild Mallard, which is widespread in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.Musk domestic ducks are descended from ducks from South America.For all breeds are characterized by high fecundity, maturity, good adaptability to any conditions of detention.Ducks may themselves produce their own food in the ponds is very undemanding to food.Since ancient times, people are willing to engage in breeding this bird at home.Juicy duck meat, fat content depends on the breed.
Ducks breed which were created by artificial selection, divided into several types:
- meat;
- obschepolzovatelskie;
- egg production.
mainly in backyards bred birds of the first two types.
Species domestic duck
Today, all over the world displayed many kinds of domestic ducks, some of them are very old rocks that have existed for many decades and even centuries.And there are young, modern, very new, yet little-known but very promising rock.For many fans of breeding poultry are still a novelty.
Peking duck
Ducks breed, bred in China for more than three centuries ago, are the most common type of meat.She has broad elongated body, slightly elevated.Chest convex, raised tail and tight to the body wings.Strong and lower legs are orange-red color.White plumage emphasizes the benefit yellowish-cream color.Drakes have a live weight of about 4 kg, ducks slightly less - 3.5 kg.Ducklings seven weeks from the time of birth is already weighing three kilograms.Bird widespread.
Muscovy duck
breed belongs to myasoyaichnomu type.The first was bred in Latin America.Ducks breed from faraway lands and settled down well in our area.They have an elongated body and a strong long wings.On the head there are many pinkish-red warts.
name due to the fact that during the breeding season drakes exude a strong musky odor.A beautiful mottled plumage includes almost all colors - from white to black, with all their shades.Good flying, ducks hardly emit any sound, except for a low hiss.Have a calm character.Drakes have an average weight of 5 kg, ducks - half.The meat they are very tasty, tender, juicy, reminiscent of game.In Russia it was introduced in the 80s of the last century in Germany.
Other species of ducks: mulard
It is a hybrid, which is obtained by cross-breeding of musk, and Peking duck.Bred breed in France.It refers to the type of meat.Ducks breed mulard ideal for cultivation in private household farms, as they have a very rapid weight gain.For the three months fattening duck reaches 4 kg, with further content can gain weight up to 7 kg.Birds of this species do not eat more than usual ducks and grow much faster.Mulard combined the best qualities of the two source rocks and virtually no drawbacks.
