Monday, July 6, 2009

Duck breed facts - Campbell

The original Campbells created by Ms. Campbell had a Mallard-like colored appearance. During this time era, buff was the more appreciated color in poultry. To improve on the plumage color, she bred the Campbells again with Penciled Runner ducks. Although these new ducks were not buff, they did resemble in her mind the color of the British military uniforms of that time. Ms. Campbell called these new ducks "Khaki Campbells".

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Campbell Duck

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