Anecdotal Behavioral Observations

Notes:

• My “flock” consists of ONLY 2 FEMALES (1 Cayuga and 1 Saxony).
• The Saxony Duck developed an inexplicable etiology (unknown reason) of a slipped tendon in her left leg at 2 months old.
  • She cannot use her left leg to walk.
  • She was taken to the vet for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Although her diagnosis was sad (she was previously a healthy duckling), she is a happy duck.
  • She has learned to live by hopping around on one leg.
  • She has to be helped into and out of her pool.
  • This condition may or may not have affected the personality of each duck.

Cayuga Duck

• Duckling Color: Black
• Mature Color: Iridescent Black / Beetle Green
• Bill Color: Black
• Mature Weight: 6-8 pounds
• First Egg Laid: 163 days after birth (or 5 months, 13 days)
• Egg Production: 1 egg every other day. (130-180 eggs Annually)
• Egg Color: Blackish / Gray
• Egg Size: Small – size of chicken egg.
• Temperament: Dominant with other duck, but friendly
• Flight? Meh…not really. 4ft high x 20ft distance at most.
• Lineage: Finger Lakes NY, USA
• American Poultry Association Class: Medium sized
• Conservation Status: Threatened

Saxony Duck

• Duckling Color: Yellow
• Mature Color: White / Beige
• Bill Color: Orange
• Mature Weight: 7-8 pounds
• Egg Production: 190-240 annually
• Egg Color: White
• Temperament: Quiet, wary, friendly
• Flight? No.
• Lineage: Germany
• American Poultry Association Class: Heavy sized
• Conservation Status: Critical