Domestic Duck

== Roleplays that feature this creature ==
* Domestic Life
* Welcome to the Farm
== Other info ==
== Recognized Breeds ==
=== American Pekin Duck ===
They usually start laying eggs at the age of 5-6 months and are a multi-purpose breed, great for companionship, eggs or meat. They can breed year-round, although they rarely go broody so pekin ducklings usually have to be hand-raised. Those raised for meat are usually slaughtered at the age of 2 months, but if they are allowed to live, their lifespan is usually around 8-12 years. They are usually incapable of flight, but some smaller and/or lighter individuals may be able to fly a little.
=== Muscovy Duck ===
They usually start laying eggs at the age of 7 months and their breeding season lasts from August to May. They are prone to going broody and are generally very good mothers. They are kept primarily for meat or companionship, and although many muscovy keepers also enjoy their eggs, they don't lay nearly as much as more egg-specialized breeds and are not a good option for those looking to keep ducks primarily for their eggs. Those raised for meat are usually slaughtered at the age of 3-4 months, but if they are allowed to live, their lifespan is usually around 20 years. Unlike most domestic duck breeds, they are excellent flyers and will even roost in trees.
=== Call Duck ===
They can breed year-round and are prone to going broody. They start laying eggs at the age of 4-6 months, and because of their loud, high-pitched quacks, they were historically used by hunters to lure wild ducks. This practice was so effective that it was eventually banned, so today they are primarily kept as companions. They usually live 4-15 years, and unlike most domestic duck breeds, they are very good flyers.
=== Indian Runner Duck ===
They can breed year-round, but they rarely go broody, so their ducklings usually have to be hand-raised. They are a multi-purpose breed, great for companionship, eggs or meat. They usually start laying eggs at the age of 4 months and are incapable of flight. Their lifespan is 8-12 years.
=== Rouen Duck ===
They are not very good at flying and will usually start laying eggs at the age of 6-7 months. They can breed year-round and are primarily kept for meat or companionship. Those raised for meat are usually slaughtered at the age of 9 months, but if they are allowed to live, their lifespan is usually around 8-12 years. They are prone to going broody and make excellent mothers.
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