Duck Showmanship Flashcards
When did your ducks hatch?
March 1st
What are you feeding your ducks? Protein content? Medicated? Why/Why not?
Layer…
Where did your ducks come from? Farm? State?
Metzger Farm CA
What are Khakis known for?
Egg production
How many eggs do Khakis lay per year on average?
300
How many hours of light do Khakis need to lay regularly?
17
At what age are ducks mature?
6 months
How long does it take to hatch duck eggs?
28 days
What is the weight range for Khaki drakes/ducks?
3.5 lbs (hens) to 4 lbs (drakes)
Name three faults for Khakis
white on their breast, streak from eyes,
Name three DQs for Khakis
missing …
All domestic ducks are divided into two species originating from which two breeds?
Muscovi and Mallard
All ducks descend from which two breeds of duck?
Mallards and Muscovies
There are how many classes of ducks?
4
Name the classes of ducks?
bantam, lightweight, mediumweight, heavyweight
What class are Khakis?
light weight
Name 3 other light weight duck breeds
1 2 3
Name three purposes of ducks
pets, eggs, meat, feathers, decoration, exhibition,insect eradication, pond cleaning
What is the benefit of a duck’s wide and flat underbody?
stability and minimum drag when swimming and diving
Describe the arrangement of down and contour feathers on a duck’s body
soft, insulating down feathers are close to the skin covered by larger contour feathers