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Old 24-03-09, 07:30 AM
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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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