Why should you raise ducks as pets?
- Ducks lay larger, richer flavored eggs compared to chickens
- Ducks are cold-hardy and heat-tolerant
- Composted duck poop is a good fertilizer
- Ducks provide natural pest control for your yard
- Ducks are good companions
- Playing with ducks relieves stress
- Ducks are adorable!
Good pet duck breeds
Pekin Duck
Friendly and calm, these adorable ducks were originally from China! Adult Pekins weigh around 8 to 11 pounds and do not fly. Adult Pekins have creamy white feathers and orange beaks. Pekin ducklings are yellow. Pekins are popular as pets and these ducks are good for people who haven't raised ducks before.
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