How many eggs does a Call Duck lay per year?

About 100 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).

How big does a Call Duck get?

males about 1.6 lb, females about 1.4 lb.

What is the Call Duck temperament like?

Typically active, loud, friendly.

What is a Call Duck good for?

Kept mainly for pets, ornamental / show.

Where does the Call Duck originate from?

The Call Duck originates from Netherlands.

🦆 Duck breed

Call Duck

PetOrnamental Origin: Netherlands

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Call Duck at a glance

Eggs / year	~100≈ approx
Egg color	White / Tinted
Egg size	Small
Cold hardiness	Good
Heat tolerance	Good
Size	♂ 1.6 lb · ♀ 1.4 lb≈ approx
Temperament	Active · Loud · Friendly
Space / bird	~4 sq ft
Purpose	Pet · Ornamental
Broodiness	Often
Origin	Netherlands

Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · Livestock Conservancy / hatchery averages. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.

Pros & cons

Pros

+Cold-hardy
+Docile & good with families
+Will hatch and raise her own chicks

Cons

−Light layer — few eggs
−Can be noisy
−Active — may need taller fencing

Derived from the specs above — not opinion.

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Call Duck — frequently asked questions

How many eggs does a Call Duck lay per year?: About 100 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
What color eggs does a Call Duck lay?: white / tinted.
How big does a Call Duck get?: males about 1.6 lb, females about 1.4 lb.
What is the Call Duck temperament like?: Typically active, loud, friendly.
Is the Call Duck cold-hardy?: Cold hardiness: Good.
Can the Call Duck handle heat?: Heat tolerance: Good.
What is a Call Duck good for?: Kept mainly for pets, ornamental / show.
Does the Call Duck go broody?: This breed goes broody often.
Where does the Call Duck originate from?: The Call Duck originates from Netherlands.

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