Pomeranian duck
The Pomeranian duck is now the oldest breed of duck in Germany and, depending on the color and region, is also known under the names Schwedenente , Uckermärker and Duclairente .
features
The body of the pomeranian duck is elongated. In addition, wide and deep, as with all old European land ducks. The horizontal posture is therefore typical. Their appearance is characterized by a conspicuous, blue-gray or black-greenish shimmering dark plumage with a characteristic white bib on the chest and front neck. Keeping this bib clearly delineated is a constant challenge for breeders. As with most ducks, it is easy to distinguish between males and females. The drake has an olive-green beak, while the beak of the female is darker, slate-gray to black in color. The tip of the beak ("bean") is black in both sexes. Adult drakes can weigh around 3 kg. The ducks are a little lighter at 2.5 kg. The laying performance of the Pomeranian Duck is remarkable. 150 eggs a year are quite possible, with the eggs weighing around 70 g. Even perennial ducks still perform well and often reliably breed a brood shortly before the start of moult in summer. The ducks, chattering softly, are tireless snail hunters and very economical. The young ducks are extremely tough. They grow up quickly and fletch themselves quickly. They are fully grown after only 4 to 5 months. The optimal age for slaughter is 5 to 6 months, also because at this point the moulting makes it easier for the animals to pluck. The meat is considered a delicacy among connoisseurs.
history
According to its name, the Pomeranian duck comes from Western Pomerania . Since this area belonged to Sweden until 1815 , the breed is also known as the Swedish duck. At that time it was bred from a heavy land duck. The aim of the breeders was to obtain a medium-weight duck with good growth characteristics, high laying performance and excellent meat quality. Today, however, the Pomeranian Duck, with a population of around 100 animals in Germany, belongs to an acutely endangered breed and is included on the Red List of the Society for the Conservation of Old and Endangered Domestic Breeds . Pomeranian ducks have also been bred in Switzerland since around 1920. The populations are still small there, even if they are increasing slightly. In 1994, the Pomeranian Duck, together with the Westphalian Totlegerhuhn and the Diepholzer Gans, was declared "Endangered Livestock Breed of the Year" by the Society for the Conservation of Old and Endangered Domestic Breeds (GEH).
attitude
Since it is one of the very agile animals, it needs a large run with pasture and water, but is otherwise very undemanding. For this reason they do not is suitable for factory farming .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Pomeranian Duck. In: Bund Deutscher Rassegeflügelzüchter eV: The breed tables of large and water fowl. ( PDF download , panel 33)
Web links
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