Duck Breeds

Domestic duck breeds vary widely in body size, egg production, temperament, voice, flight ability, broodiness, and climate tolerance. Start with the comparison resources, then open every breed profile that fits your space and goals.

All Domestic Duck Breed Profiles

Pekin Duck

Large, familiar, generally calm, and widely available.

Khaki Campbell Duck

An energetic and highly productive egg-laying breed.

Indian Runner Duck

Upright, active foragers with strong laying potential.

Cayuga Duck

Iridescent heritage ducks with manageable backyard personalities.

Rouen Duck

Large, calm ducks with Mallard-like coloring.

Muscovy Duck

Quiet, capable fliers with distinctive facial caruncles.

Welsh Harlequin Duck

Balanced layers, foragers, and family-flock ducks.

Call Duck

Tiny ornamental ducks with loud females and strong flight.

Ancona Duck

Mottled, active heritage ducks and useful layers.

Silver Appleyard Duck

Large dual-purpose ducks with handsome plumage.

Blue Swedish Duck

Calm medium-heavy ducks with slate-blue coloring.

Buff Orpington Duck

Easygoing heritage ducks with warm buff plumage.

Saxony Duck

Large, calm dual-purpose ducks and steady foragers.

Aylesbury Duck

Rare large white ducks with pale pink bills.

Magpie Duck

Light, productive ducks with bold patterned plumage.

Crested Duck

Distinctive crested ducks requiring responsible breeding.

Black East Indian Duck

Small glossy ornamental ducks with capable flight.

Australian Spotted Duck

Tiny, alert bantam ducks with patterned coloring.

Golden 300 Hybrid Duck

Commercial hybrid ducks selected for egg production.