Have they been recognized by the APA? Yes, they were entered into the Standard of Perfection in 1904.
What do Blue Swedish ducklings look like? They have yellow downy feathers, mottled with bluish slate patches on their head and torso. They may have patches of white on their wing tips and chest, which will eventually develop into a signature white bib when their adult feathers grow in.
Can Swedish Blue ducks fly? No, but they can jump fly for short distances.
Where is this breed from? They originated in Swedish Pomerania (which is now Poland/Germany) before being exported to the United States in 1884.
What percentage of offspring will be "blue" if you breed a hen and a drake together? About 50% will be blue, while the rest may be black, pale blue, or silver. This depends how the offspring inherits genetics from the parent stock. As a hybrid, the second generation does not breed true and coloration is unpredictable.
What color eggs do they lay? This breed typically lays white eggs, but they may be tinted blue or green (which happens approximately 5% of the time).
What other purposes does this bird serve? This breed is a true multipurpose variety. They can be kept as pets, for meat or egg production, or for exhibition.
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