DUCK

The duck breed Yardbirds raises is a white Pekin duck from Metzer Farms. The Pekin is a fast growing duck breed, yet they are lively, active, healthy birds that love being raised in the swamp! While the chickens run for cover during a storm, the ducks will stay in the rain bathing and playing. The Pekin meat is rich in flavor yet mild on the gamey scale, has a moderate fat content and an even, consistent growth rate. While duck meat does have a higher price point than chicken, it tastes luxurious and is not hard to cook. The reason for the high price tag is due to a few reasons. Ducks consume more feed, cost almost 10x more per duckling than chicks, and take 3x longer to process.