The White Pekin is the most common domestic duck in America. Their pure white plumage gives them a clean and classic look. This is a popular dual-purpose breed, but they are most commonly used for meat production.
White Pekins: Best Duck for Meat Production
White Pekins are attractive birds with stark white feathers and orange beaks and shanks. They are the most popular meat duck in the United States.
Pekin ducks are favored for meat production because they are highly efficient and reach market weight quickly. These birds can achieve a live weight of seven pounds at just 40 days of age.
Pekins also have a good feed conversion rate, producing one pound of live weight from 2.5 pounds or less of feed. Pekin ducks are equally suited to commercial farms or pastured poultry settings.
If managed properly, you can expect reliable egg production throughout the year. In optimal conditions, they will lay 150-200 duck eggs per year.
Consider adding some duck eggs to your basket if you’re looking for good fats, antioxidants, and higher protein content than a standard chicken egg.
Fast-growing and large, this breed is hardy and will thrive in a variety of conditions and climates.
These birds do not fly and typically do not hatch or raise their own young.
For easy processing, this breed has minimal pin feathers at 7, 12.5, and 18 weeks. White Pekins can reach a mature weight between 7 to 9 lbs.
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- A minimum of 3 total ducks are needed to ship, can be as few as 1 per breed.
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