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My Saxony drakes are almost completely feathered. They still have a little bit of blue to get in on their heads and claret to get in on their breasts. My 4-H fair is on Thursday and I don't think they'll be ready. The Pekins I'm entering in the Market Duck project, however, are definitely ready...

I actually like the caruncles! :D

I used to really want to raise show quality Muscovies, but I couldn't find a breeder who sold and shipped for cheap, so I went through Holderread's and got Saxonies. I might raise scovies for meat next year, though.

This question is for those who own Saxonies: At what age did your Saxony drakes mature and start mating the hens? I want to hatch some ducklings over the winter...

The APA standard for Saxonies calls for 9 lb old drakes and 8 lb old ducks. Now imagine having to hold that 8 lb duck for an hour while waiting for your name to be called for showmanship.

I am also raising Pekins for a market 4-H project, and this just after raising Saxonies from duckling age. The Pekins are way more skittish and nervous than the Saxonies. I prefer the Saxonies...

Well, every other breed seems to have its own thread. But I don't think that each heavyweight breed has enough interest to get a thread going all by itself. But collectively I think we do. So we can use this thread for talking about our breed, posting pictures, etc. I raise Saxonies. I'm...