7. Heavy Duck Breeds

Kenny Coogan
Co-Host of the Mother Earth News & Friends Podcast
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Critter Companions
Explore what heavy duck breeds such as appleyard, aylesbury, muscovy, pekin, rouen, and saxony, have to offer. Some are all-purpose birds, whereas others are ideal for large eggs or flavorful meat.
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