🦆 Duck breed
Blue Swedish Duck
Dual-purpose Origin: Sweden
Blue Swedish Duck at a glance
| Eggs / year | ~130≈ approx |
|---|---|
| Egg color | White / Blue / Tinted |
| Egg size | Large |
| Cold hardiness | Good |
| Heat tolerance | Good |
| Size | ♂ 8 lb · ♀ 7 lb≈ approx |
| Temperament | Calm · Docile |
| Space / bird | ~6 sq ft |
| Purpose | Dual-purpose |
| Broodiness | Sometimes |
| Origin | Sweden |
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
Cons
- No notable drawbacks in our data.
Derived from the specs above — not opinion.
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Blue Swedish Duck — frequently asked questions
- How many eggs does a Blue Swedish Duck lay per year?
- About 130 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
- What color eggs does a Blue Swedish Duck lay?
- white / blue / tinted.
- How big does a Blue Swedish Duck get?
- males about 8 lb, females about 7 lb.
- What is the Blue Swedish Duck temperament like?
- Typically calm, docile.
- Is the Blue Swedish Duck cold-hardy?
- Cold hardiness: Good.
- Can the Blue Swedish Duck handle heat?
- Heat tolerance: Good.
- What is a Blue Swedish Duck good for?
- Kept mainly for dual-purpose (eggs and meat).
- Does the Blue Swedish Duck go broody?
- This breed goes broody sometimes.
- Where does the Blue Swedish Duck originate from?
- The Blue Swedish Duck originates from Sweden.
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