Coturnix quail are the small egg quail most US backyard keepers mean when they ask about quail for eggs. They are also sold as Japanese quail, and they earn attention because they grow fast, start laying early and produce many eggs for their size. The practical questions are not whether the birds are cute. You…
The Pekin duck is the white, orange billed bird most US farm stores sell in spring. It is a domestic duck, not a wild duck, and it is built for rapid growth and eggs. If you want a calm, large duck that cannot fly, this breed may fit. If you want a quiet, clean, low…
Duck breeds change what your yard, feed bill and noise tolerance will handle. A Khaki Campbell can be a fast egg layer but loud enough to annoy close neighbors. An American Pekin grows big, eats well and can sit quietly in the mud. A Call duck may fit a small space, but it has the…
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