Rumors of turkey shortages due to flocks being euthanized because of HPAI may make the Pekin duck an option. A Pennsylvania family has developed a substantial commercial duck business featured in the article here. While the Pekin duck is a famous icon for AFLAC, it’s all-dark meat may become a favored alternate choice for the holidays.
Source: American Agriculturist, November 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: The most popular duck breed for backyards is the Pekin duck <Link>. Pekins are a general purpose breed that are known for their fast growth rate, yellow skin and mild-flavored meat. They are also good egg layers, producing a fairly large number of white-shelled eggs.