Pekin Duck
August was surrendered to The Zoo as a duckling in August of 2023. A couple of boaters discovered him abandoned in a box near the Connecticut River and brought him to The Zoo so he could receive the care he needed. He is a very friendly duck and gets along well with other animals.
Scientific name
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
Lifespan
5-10 years
Range
The Pekin duck is a domesticated breed of duck that has been bred for meat.
Diet
Poultry feed, vegetables, grain, and sometimes fruit
Social Structure
Their eggs are white or off-white, and they can lay about 150 eggs per year. Male Pekin ducks are generally larger and heavier and have a set of curled tail feathers, which are absent in the females.
Conservation Status
Domesticated
Threats in the Wild
N/A
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