Pekin ducks...are they a domesticated duck?

[onecent]

Hi, im pretty sure they are, I live in NC, and i need to know this answer ASAP.... thanks!

 

[Amiga]

Pekins, according to anything I have seen, heard, or read, are domesticated ducks.

http://www.avianweb.com/pekinducks.html

 

[onecent]

Thank you so much! you can read what Im about to go through in our BYC forum on local laws and ordinances.

 

[Amiga]

I had a feeling it had to do with LORE. sigh.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Pekins here in FL are listed as the ONLY breed you don't have to have a permit to keep. This is because they are not dirived from mallards. Below are two links to our laws, hope they help you.

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/waterfowl/mallard-possession-rule/

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/waterfowl/nuisance-waterfowl/captive-reared-waterfowl/