How many eggs does a Cayuga Duck lay per year?

About 130 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).

How big does a Cayuga Duck get?

males about 8 lb, females about 7 lb.

What is a Cayuga Duck good for?

Kept mainly for dual-purpose (eggs and meat).

Does the Cayuga Duck go broody?

This breed goes broody sometimes.

Where does the Cayuga Duck originate from?

The Cayuga Duck originates from United States.

🦆 Duck breed

Cayuga Duck

Dual-purpose Origin: United States

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Cayuga Duck at a glance

Eggs / year	~130≈ approx
Egg color	Black / Grey
Egg size	Large
Cold hardiness	Excellent
Heat tolerance	Good
Size	♂ 8 lb · ♀ 7 lb≈ approx
Temperament	Calm · Docile
Space / bird	~6 sq ft
Purpose	Dual-purpose
Broodiness	Sometimes
Origin	United States

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

Pros & cons

Pros

+Very cold-hardy
+Docile & good with families

Cons

No notable drawbacks in our data.

Derived from the specs above — not opinion.

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Cayuga Duck — frequently asked questions

How many eggs does a Cayuga Duck lay per year?: About 130 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
What color eggs does a Cayuga Duck lay?: black / grey.
How big does a Cayuga Duck get?: males about 8 lb, females about 7 lb.
What is the Cayuga Duck temperament like?: Typically calm, docile.
Is the Cayuga Duck cold-hardy?: Cold hardiness: Excellent.
Can the Cayuga Duck handle heat?: Heat tolerance: Good.
What is a Cayuga Duck good for?: Kept mainly for dual-purpose (eggs and meat).
Does the Cayuga Duck go broody?: This breed goes broody sometimes.
Where does the Cayuga Duck originate from?: The Cayuga Duck originates from United States.

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