Hi Dave,
the ducks in the image are Black East Indian Ducks , some information below;
Country Of Origin;......... Probably the Americas Mentioned in all the 1870's books
Purpose;..........Eggs../ exhibition / cuteness,slug hoovers
Breed Hints..... . Kept as trio or pair .. will go broody and hatch
Weights; 2 to 5 pounds
Flying . . . .can fly well if startled. If collecting new birds ask for them wing clipped first
cheers, John
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