The Aylesbury duck is a breed of domesticated duck, bred mainly for its meat and appearance. It is a large duck with pure white plumage, a pink bill, orange legs and feet, an unusually large keel, and
Prize-winning Aylesbury duck (front) and drake (rear), 1873
Purebred Aylesbury duck
Stock Aylesbury ducks at Weston Turville, circa 1900
Pekin ducks are similar to the Aylesbury, but with orange bills and a more upright posture.
Domestic ducks are ducks that have been domesticated and raised for meat and eggs. A few are kept for show, or for their ornamental value. Domesticated ducks are descended mainly from the mallard, whi
Aylesbury duck
…The Aylesbury duck is a breed of domesticated duck, bred mainly for its meat and appearance. It is a large duck with pure white plumage, a pink bill, orange legs and feet, an unusually large keel, and…
Taiwanese duck farm
Muscovy Duck
White Pekins are raised for meat.
Muscovy ducks produce a richly-flavoured meat, and are kept as pets.