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Mallard

White eggsFlightyCold hardyHeat hardy
100Eggs / year
In brief

Large white eggs, 2-3 lbs. at maturity, and a flighty temperament.

Breed specifications

Mallard at a glance

Temperament
Flighty
Weight
2-3 lbs.
Eggs per year
100
Egg size
Large
Egg color
White
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

The Mallards are excellent flyers but also have a calm disposition. It takes the males approximately 16 weeks to get their full coloring, and they start to fly at about 14 weeks of age. The males and females are somewhat similar in color as well.

Common questions

Mallard questions, answered

How many eggs does a Mallard lay?

About 100 large white eggs per year.

How big do Mallards get?

Mallards weigh 2-3 lbs. at maturity.

What is a Mallard's temperament?

Flighty.

Is the Mallard cold and heat hardy?

The Mallard is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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