Cayuga

White eggsDocile, CalmCold hardyHeat hardy

180Eggs / year

In brief

Large white eggs, 7-8 lbs. at maturity, and a docile, calm temperament.

Breed specifications

Cayuga at a glance

Temperament

Docile, Calm

Weight

7-8 lbs.

Eggs per year

180

Egg size

Large

Egg color

White

Cold hardy

Yes

Heat hardy

Yes

Chick

Egg

The Cayuga duck is one of the most popular ducks for exhibition. They are calm and love foraging for many of the destructive insects in your yard and/or garden. The hens are good egg producers and lay a variety of shades of black, gray, and white eggs.

Common questions

Cayuga questions, answered

How many eggs does a Cayuga lay?

About 180 large white eggs per year.

How big do Cayugas get?

Cayugas weigh 7-8 lbs. at maturity.

What is a Cayuga's temperament?

Docile, Calm.

Is the Cayuga cold and heat hardy?

The Cayuga is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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