Poultry
Swedish Blue
B tier
Swedish Blue is a hardy Scandinavian dual-purpose duck with blue-grey plumage and a solid, meaty frame suited to cold climates. Table quality is honest and robust—good fat for roasting, flavourful dark meat, and a carcass that stands up to dill, potato, and lingonberry pairings. Slow-roast or confit legs; use rendered fat for root vegetables. The breed is less industrial than Pekin but more meat-minded than pure layers, making it a strong choice for Nordic-style farm cooking when available.
Also known as: Svensk blå anka, Swedish Blue
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History
Blue ducks were selected in Swedish Pomerania-related and local farm stocks.
Swedish Blue gained recognition as a defined utility breed.
Imports established Swedish Blue flocks among American breeders.
Specialty European farms continued Swedish Blue for dual-purpose production.