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Ducks

Saxony

White eggsCalm, Gentle, Excellent ForagersCold hardyHeat hardy
200Eggs / year
In brief

X-Large white eggs, 4-8 lbs. at maturity, and a calm, gentle, excellent foragers temperament.

Breed specifications

Saxony at a glance

Temperament
Calm, Gentle, Excellent Foragers
Weight
4-8 lbs.
Eggs per year
200
Egg size
X-Large
Egg color
White
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

The Saxony Duck is a great multipurpose duck that originated in Eastern Germany and was created using Rouen, German Pekin and Blue Pomeranian ducks introduced in 1934. Drakes have the typical Mallard pattern but with distinct coloring of blue-gray head, back, and wings. Females are buff with creamy white facial stripes and underbody. An active forager and excellent layer, they are one of the best large all-purpose breeds of ducks and adapt well to a wide range of environments. They are docile and more likely to be broody.

Common questions

Saxony questions, answered

How many eggs does a Saxony lay?

About 200 x-large white eggs per year.

How big do Saxonys get?

Saxonys weigh 4-8 lbs. at maturity.

What is a Saxony's temperament?

Calm, Gentle, Excellent Foragers.

Is the Saxony cold and heat hardy?

The Saxony is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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