The most popular
market duck in America is the Pekin. It is bred in one variety, white; and a
creamy white plumage and orange shanks and toes are desired. The bill should
rich yellow in color, and black in the bill or bean is a serious defect. Pekin
ducks should weigh not less than, adult drake, 9 lbs.; young drake, 8 lbs.;
adult duck, 8 lbs.; young duck, 7 lbs. The correct shape is of a long, broad,
deep and full breasted type, to carry an abundance of meat. The Pekin breed is
of Chinese origin, a country in which duck raising is extensively followed,
especially in some districts. The first Pekins were imported to the United
States about 1873.
Reference:
Platt, Frank L.
1925. All Breeds of Poultry, Origin: History: Description, Mating and
Characteristics. American Poultry Journal. Chicago.
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