The Cayuga Duck gets its name from Cayuga Lake in New York, and is one of the few duck breeds that originated in the United States. Show Cayugas are quiet ducks, are very hardy, and are known primarily for their brilliant beetle-green coloring. Cayuga hens weigh around 4-5 pounds and lay a light blue or gray egg. Males average about to 6 pounds. Cayuga ducklings have black feet and bills, black down, and have an occasional trace of yellow on their breast. Want to learn more about raising your backyard flock? Check out our backyard chickens blog for tips and guidance to raise your chicks, ducklings, goslings, and more! Please feel free to comment and leave feedback on our blog. We have a small minimum order quantity of only 3 ducklings, safely shipping to anywhere in the contiguous United States. Orders for an adult duck pair will include one male and one female, the minimum for adult ducks is one pair (2 ducks per pair).
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