| Cayuga | |
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| A Cayuga drake. | |
| Information | |
| Origin | America |
| Class | Mediumweight |
| Egg Production | 100-150 per year |
| Weight | Drakes 8.0 lbs Ducks 7.0 lbs |
| Status | Common |
The Cayuga is a breed of domestic duck thought to be originated by a miller living in Dutchess County, New York, in 1809.[1] Known for its reputation of being quiet and a prolific layer, they were first introduced into the U.S. in 1840 by John S. Clark.
Description[]
Cayuga ducks are characterized by their black and iridescent beetle-green to blue plumage that may whiten as the bird ages.
They lay dark grey to black eggs that lighten as the season goes on.
Varieties[]
No other varieties are known to exist.
Gallery[]
Sources and references[]
- ↑ "A traditional account of the origin of the Cayuga says that a miller ... caught a pair of dark-colored ducks on his mill pond in 1809. Descendants of this pair were taken to Orange County ... [and] multiplied." Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks pg. 55