Saxony duck

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Saxony ducks were developed in Germany in the 1930s and are a heavy, calm dual-purpose breed with blue, buff and cream plumage. They are good layers and foragers, and are now rare in the US.

At a glance

Purpose
Meat and eggs
Origin
Saxony, Germany
Adult weight
Drakes 9 lb, ducks 8 lb
Lifespan
8–12 years
Eggs
About 190–240 eggs a year
Best fit
Homesteads, foragers
Species
Poultry
Category
Birds
Group
Duck
Papers
5 categories
NoiseDucks quack
HardinessVery hardy
Egg outputGood layer
Beginner fitCalm starter duck

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Saxony ducks are rare, so breeding stock can be related.

Common questions

Are Saxony ducks good layers?

Yes. They lay about 190 to 240 eggs a year.

What health checks should ducklings or adults have?

Ask whether the flock is NPIP-certified for pullorum-typhoid and avian influenza, which many states require for sales and shows. Look for clear eyes and nostrils, a clean vent and a steady walk, and quarantine new birds for 30 days before they meet your flock.

Are Saxony ducks rare?

Yes. They are listed by The Livestock Conservancy.

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Health tests to ask for
NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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