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Domestic duck
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Pekin

A variant of Domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)

Pekin

Representative Domestic duckphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The large white, orange-billed meat duck (the classic 'Aflac/farm' duck), developed in China and refined in America. Fast-growing and docile.

Keeper tips for this variant

Heavy and not very flighty, but their size makes them prone to bumblefoot — keep them off hard, abrasive surfaces and provide clean swimming water.

This page covers the Pekin variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Domestic duck

Other Ducks variants

Khaki CampbellIndian RunnerCall duckRouenWelsh Harlequin