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  1. DeerRunFarm

    Quickest maturing breed of the large breeds

    LOL-- no way! I'm not going to sacrifice the tastiest part of the duck.
  2. DeerRunFarm

    Quickest maturing breed of the large breeds

    The only caveat with Pekins (well, waterfowl in general) is that they're a pain to pluck. The Featherman is, sadly, not up to the job, so I have to do them by hand. Also, scalding at 145F won't do the job; it needs to be about 165F.
  3. DeerRunFarm

    Quickest maturing breed of the large breeds

    We roast our ducks for the most part. Duck meat is totally dark, even the breast. I would compare it to a bizarre hybrid of chicken and pork. Crispy roasted duck skin is basically meat candy.
  4. DeerRunFarm

    Quickest maturing breed of the large breeds

    Hi, there-- I assume you are talking about maturity to butcher weight, right? If so, this is something I've been working on for a few years now. Basically, you will not find a purebred chicken that will hold a candle to Cornish cross or Freedom Ranger when it comes to efficiency. That said...
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