As is the case with chickens, various breeds have been developed, selected for egg-laying ability, fast growth, and a well-covered carcase. The most common commercial breed in the United Kingdom and the United States is the Pekin duck, which can lay 200 eggs a year and can reach a weight of 3.
What are the outcomes of the breeding of ducks for humans?
various breeds have been developed, selected for egg-laying ability, fast growth, and a well-covered carcase.