Pommeranian/Pommern ducks
They were named after the main breeding area, Pommerania, and have been bred pure since the 1920's in Switzerland.
The Pommeranian Duck weighs about. 2.3 to 2.7 kg; the drakes reach on average 3 kg. They are good foragers and despite their size not lazy Besides laying around 150 eggs per year, the young ducks are hardy in most weathers and at eight to ten weeks ready forthe table (males)
Egg Colour; .....................white ..large
Egg Numbers .............100 /160
Country Of Origin;.........German Swiss Borders
Purpose;..........Eggs../ meat/utility
Breed Hints.... Kept as trio or pair
Weights; 5 to 6 pounds
POMMERN Ducks;....
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