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Vacuum packing is the way to go. We've had venison from the freezer that was two seasons old and was still perfect. Great for things other than meat as well. I'm on my third Foodsave system since they first came out. Lost one to a divorce and wore another out over the course of several...
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Best bet would be a seperate pen for the ducks that are destined for the table. That way you can control thier diet easily. Harvest at around 16 weeks of age. Vacumme pack and freeze any that you will not consume right away. I know it's tempting to let them continue to grow and save...
Ducks, like any other animal, will taste differently depending on what they eat. Just like one beef steer feed corn will taste different from a free range steer raised on grasses. Grain fed domestic ducks tend to be the best table fare. Of those, pekins are the breed chosen for meat...