Duck Breeds
Khaki Campbell Duck: The Egg Breed, Its History and Its One Drawback
The Khaki Campbell is the egg duck: a small, plain, brown bird that a Gloucestershire breeder put together in the…
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Duck Breeds
Pekin Duck: The White Duck Everyone Knows, and Why
The Pekin: big, white, calm by Metzer Farms' account and the main US meat duck. A reasonable layer for a…
Duck Facts
Duck FAQ: 60 Questions About Ducks, Answered
Sixty questions people ask about ducks, each answered in a few sentences, with a link to the full article where…
Duck Culture
100 Duck Jokes and Puns, All Original and Safe for Kids
One hundred duck jokes and puns, written for Quackoria and safe for the smallest reader in the house. Quack-ups for…
Duck Anatomy
How Do Ducks See? Panoramic Vision and Four Kinds of Colour
A mallard's eyes are set high on the sides of its head, and the result is complete visual coverage of…
Duck Breeds
Dabbling Ducks vs Diving Ducks: How to Tell Them Apart
Watch how they leave the water. A dabbling duck springs almost vertically into the air. A diving duck has to…
Duck Behavior
Do Ducks Mate for Life?
Mostly no. Geese and swans pair for life; most ducks form a bond that lasts four to eight months, usually…
Duck Breeds
How to Tell if a Duck Is Male or Female
In mallards and the breeds descended from them, the loud, clear quack belongs to the female. The drake does not…
Duck Anatomy
Why Don’t Ducks’ Feet Freeze on Ice?
A duck on ice keeps its body near 40°C and its feet just above freezing. Vessels in the leg trade…
Duck Anatomy
How Do Ducks Sleep? One Eye Open, Half a Brain Awake
A duck can put half its brain to sleep and keep the other half awake, with the eye connected to…
Duck Breeds
Mallard Duck: Facts, Identification, Behaviour and Habitat
If you have ever seen a duck, you have almost certainly seen a mallard — and nearly every domestic duck…
Duck Breeds
Duck Breeds: A Beginner’s Guide
Every domestic duck breed except the Muscovy descends from the wild mallard. Here is how the common breeds compare on…