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Pages collated by
Jill Bowis of
started November 1999
These pages are being made
up from the wealth of practical and technical knowledge that can be found
on the newsgroup. None of the topics are finished - they probably
never will be - we always have something to learn. If there is something
you wnat to know that is not here - get on the group and ask - they are
a really friendly group and no question is too simple - and hopefully if
it is complicated someone will be able to help find the answer. The group
is made up from all walks of poultry keeping from 2 birds in the city to
commercial egg and meat producers - and from all over the world.
Breeds of Ducks
click on a name to find out more about each breed
USA - Khaki Cambells or Welsh Harlequins are
my favorites,but of course it depends on
what purpose you want them for. The above are extraordinary
egg producers with
additional lighting and consentrated feeds,but there
are a wonderous variety of
duel purpose birds too,such as the Swedish, Applyards,Aylesbury,and
the good
old standby Pekins.
I favor a good combination of excellent egg producers,pretty
plumage,and I am
raisning the Muskovies for brooders and meat producers.
The Swedish will allow
for meat,brooding and eggs as well
Australia - think the runners might find it a bit WARM
in kal! what about Khaki Campbells and Rouens ... they seem to handle the
heavier climate better. Kalgoorlie is renowned for the heat ..
it's ALWAYS hot, hot hot! Dry and dusty .... gold country
... hard going for people let alone some breeds of animals. A judge gave
me the opinion that Khakis and Rouens are hardier in our extreme climate.
General Links
International
Muscovy Breeders Association
British
Waterfowl Association
Delta Waterfowl
Foundation (wildfowl)