Cayuga or Pekin?

[JacinLarkwell]

I think Giant pekins are more like meat chickens, but they get really, really big for a duck. My pekin was admittedly a bit bigger, and she couldn't jump very high, but she would walk and run plenty every day and seemed to be in great health

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

I think Giant pekins are more like meat chickens, but they get really, really big for a duck. My pekin was admittedly a bit bigger, and she couldn't jump very high, but she would walk and run plenty every day and seemed to be in great health

jumbo pekins? “meat” birds or not i think they still deserve a loving home and good life

 

[Isaac 0]

that is not true at all!!! i know so many people who have pekins and have some my self. they are loving, friendly ducks who will live just as great of a life as any other breed (with proper care of course, but that’s a requirement for all ducks)

Usually, problems start occurring after 2-3 years of age, they are not a long-lived breed at all, the ones that do live old require a generous amount of care to keep them happy and healthy.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

They might be jimbo, not giant. I just know they have like four or five pounds on normal pekins

 

[DuckGirl77]

Have fun with your Cayugas! My Cayuga crosses are very sweet and have different personalities than my other ducks. They are quieter, as others have stated; they quack less and their quacks are lower pitched.
They also dislike being handled more than my other ducks, but they are some of the first to come for treats!

 

[Lillibird16]

Thank you all for the great feedback, I am looking forward to posting pictures when they hatch!