Duck

between 5 and 10 years. How long do Pekin (white) ducks live? Generally, Pekin ducks – also known as white ducks – will live between… Read More »How Long Do Pet White Ducks Live?

Although Pekin Ducks are known to be meat birds they are actually very good egg layers. Because there are several strains of Pekin any individual… Read More »Do White Ducks Lay Eggs?

Swans are found in black, white, or gray plumage, while ducks range in colors from green, orange, blue, brown, yellow, and black. Not only are… Read More »Is A White Duck A Swan?

Leucistic wild ducks, sometimes called “pie-bald” ducks, are more wild ducks than true albino birds. Bet on any white wild North American duck encountered to… Read More »How Rare Is A Leucistic Duck?

Aylesbury Duck From selective breeding, all purebred Aylesbury ducks are white today. This breed is critically endangered, meaning there aren’t many of these beauties left.… Read More »Can You Get A White Duck?

Swimmer’s itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain microscopic parasites that infect some birds and… Read More »What Causes Duck Itch?

The rash from swimmer’s itch will eventually go away, and it could take up to two weeks. Most cases of swimmer’s itch do not require… Read More »How Long Does Duck Rash Last?

Duck meat, like chicken, can contain salmonella and you will get sick if you get those in your body. If the duck is from the… Read More »Can Duck Make Me Sick?

While it is possible to be allergic to goose and duck feathers, most often the allergy is caused by something else. The runny noses and… Read More »Are Duck Feathers Hypoallergenic?

Duck feathers are one of the more significant causes of allergic reactions when compared to other bird feathers. Allergies may become apparent after exposure to… Read More »Can You Be Allergic To Duck Down?