Pekin

White eggsCalm, ActiveCold hardyHeat hardy

200Eggs / year

In brief

XX-Large white eggs, 8-12 lbs. at maturity, and a calm, active temperament.

Breed specifications

Pekin at a glance

Temperament

Calm, Active

Weight

8-12 lbs.

Eggs per year

200

Egg size

XX-Large

Egg color

White

Cold hardy

Yes

Heat hardy

Yes

Chick

Egg

The Pekin duck is the most popular breed for eating and they are the most common domestic duck. If managed carefully, they have excellent egg production too. The duck can be processed around 40 days old when it reaches around 7 lbs. The Pekin are calm, do not fly, and are not as motherly as other duck breeds.

Common questions

Pekin questions, answered

How many eggs does a Pekin lay?

About 200 xx-large white eggs per year.

How big do Pekins get?

Pekins weigh 8-12 lbs. at maturity.

What is a Pekin's temperament?

Calm, Active.

Is the Pekin cold and heat hardy?

The Pekin is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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