Duck breeds & varieties
21 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SPeking Duck
Origin: CN
Banquet StyleCeremonialLacquered SkinSpecialised Finishing
SMoulard
Origin: FR, US
Deep FlavourEnglish Spelling VariantFoie SystemsHybrid
SMulard
Origin: FR
Confit LegsEnormous BreastFattyFoie Gras Systems
SMuscovy
Origin: PE, ES, FR
Beefy BreastDeep FlavourDistinct SpeciesFirm
ABarbary
Origin: FR
Deep SavouryEuropean TradeFirmLean
ACairina moschata
Origin: BR
Distinct Species FlavourLarge Breast PotentialLean Dark MeatLean Rich
AMallard
Origin: CN, GB
Dark BreastGame BirdGameyIntense
APekin
Origin: US
Abundant FatCrispy Skin PotentialHigh Fat CoverJuicy
AAnas platyrhynchos
Intense FlavourIron RichLeanLean Game
ARouen
Origin: FR, GB
Deep FlavourFrench HeritageLarge Table BirdMallard Colouring
AAylesbury
Origin: GB
Crisp SkinDelicateEnglish HeritageFine Flesh
ASilver Appleyard
Origin: GB, US
Balanced FatDual PurposeDual Purpose QualityEnglish Heritage
BSaxony
Origin: DE, US
Blue-Fawn PlumageCentral European StyleFull FlavourGerman Dual Purpose
BSwedish Blue
Origin: SE, US
Blue PlumageGood FatHardyHardy Farm
BWelsh Harlequin
Origin: GB, US
Dual PurposeFarmstead UsefulLayer HeritageLeaner Medium
BAnas platyrhynchos domesticus
Origin: CN
Classic Duck FlavourDark MeatDomestic Mallard TypeFatty Skin
CCrested
Origin: NL, GB
Crested Ornamental UtilityFarmyard CharacterMedium FrameMild Rich
CKhaki Campbell
Origin: GB
Active ForagerBest Moist CookedEgg Layer TypeLean
CIndian Runner
Origin: ID, GB
Best BraisedEgg FocusedLow FatMild-Gamey
DCall Duck
Origin: NL, GB, US
Decoy HistoryFine MeatLimited YieldMiniature
FHybrid Commercial
CommercialFast GrowingHigh VolumeHybrid