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Cayuga Ducks

Female

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History

This breed gets its name from Lake Cayuga, just west of New York, America. They were bred from the wild Black Duck and Rouen. They arrived in the UK when they were shown at the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1851.

Behaviour

As this breed was developed in North America it is used to harsh conditions. The Cayuga is a hardy breed and both the drake and the hen have good temperament and are quiet. When they first start to lay, their eggs can be completely black and this is a good sign that the resulting duck with have a good colour. The ducks do not remain black for all their life and often produce white feathers as they get older, which tend to appear after each moult.

Varieties

The standard variety is black with iridescent green feathers, although recently a solid Blue was developed in America.

Status

Fairly common

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Cayugas For Sale

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Cayuga - Chick
Breed: Cayuga - Chick
Descriptions: Cayuga - Chick
Variety: Cayuga
Age: 6 weeks
Seller: Long locks
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Description: Sexed pair of Cayuga ducklings from show quality stock and black egg laying strain. Collection from HD9 Honley West Yorks
Location: Yorkshire Show Map
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Cayuga - Chick
Breed: Cayuga - Chick
Descriptions: Cayuga - Chick
Variety: Cayuga
Age: 6 weeks
Seller: Old Farm
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Description: These ducklings hatched on 5th April and are advertised for a friend in Maidenhead. They will make terrific pets and are offered unsexed. Also for sale are indian runner, khaki campbells and buff orpington ducks. Please make contact before buying as the ducklings are advertised elsewhere.
Location: Berkshire Show Map
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£12.00
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Cayuga - Drake
Breed: Cayuga - Drake
Descriptions: Cayuga - Drake
Variety: Cayuga
Age: 57 weeks
Seller: Angie cluckling wild
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Description: Drake needs a new pond and ducks of his own
Location: Cheshire Show Map
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Latest Reviews For Cayugas (3 of 6)

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           Lovely ducks.

- June, 09 October 2012

I started keeping Cayuga's from April when I hatched some incubated eggs. A really beautiful, sweet natured and friendly duck to own. The black feathers have a beautiful irridescent green gloss and they look stunning! Mine I'm guessing won't lay until next springtime because they are only a few months old but I'm looking forward to hatching some of their eggs next year.

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           We love our cayuga duck

- Erica, 27 June 2012

We added a cayuga duck to our chicken flock and she is very sweet. Very quiet and friendly. Hasn't started laying yet but we're looking forward to it.

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           Excellent Pet for a bird lover!

- Craig, 03 November 2011

I own two of these ducks. Both have been hand raised, and are handled by a number of people on a regular basis. Both believe they are dogs, relate to people the same way dogs relate to people, do not shy away from any animal and are very loyal and loving. Both are black, but there is a high degree of green in their feathers when placed in sunlight! I get many questions about them and almost everyone who meets them wants to take one home, (that will never happen as long as I'm breathing. I'd suggest this to anyone wanting a loving bird as a pet! Just feed them, treat them well, and you will have a friend for life!

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           Lovely ducks with wonderful temper.

- Gavin, 25 July 2011

Realy good to have around and very low maintanance. Have a nice soft quack

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           Thay are very nice to have and to look at

- Gail, 14 May 2011

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Breeders Clubs for Cayugas

British Waterfowl Association

E-mail: info@waterfowl.org.uk

Website: www.waterfowl.org.uk

Tel: 01892 740212

Domestic Waterfowl Club

E-mail: hatcher579@btinternet.com

Website: www.domestic-waterfowl.co.uk/

Tel: 01488 638014

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