THE POPULAR PEKIN DUCKThe article offers information on the Pekin duck and describes its unusual nerves and blood vessels in its feet, the adaptability of the ducks as pets, and the special characteristics of the females and Pekin male ducks.Closson, JulieH...
Pekin ducks were raised in China for their meat, but now these ducks are fully domesticated and are one of the most popular breeds tokeep as pets. The cute yellow Pekin ducklings quickly grow into beautiful white ducks with yellow bills. AdultPekin ducks are largeenough that they are consider...