Buyer question
How long do Pekin duck poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Pekin duck poultry a lifespan of 8–12 years.
Source: the Pekin duck poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pekin duck poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Pekin ducks came to the US from China in 1873 and are the standard white meat duck. They are large, calm and friendly, lay well and grow quickly, which makes them a popular choice for backyard meat and eggs.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
- Origin
- China, US-developed
- Best fit
- Backyard meat, families
What to weigh
Pekins are messy and need water deep enough to dunk their heads. Fast-growing lines can develop leg problems.