Call Duck

The Pygmy Goose is one of the Mallard ( Anas platyrhynchos) derived duck race, which with its "gnome way puppigen " shape corresponds to the baby schema and also noticeable by their cheeky and naughty nature.

Origin

The origins of the breed are unknown, but they were " bred by racy " in England. Their English name " Duck Call " is derived for the case of the Dutch word " kooi ". Call ducks are powerfully and have a high, far-reaching and enduring reputation. They were first used by Dutch hunters as decoy. This tied the tame ducks laid at the entrance of the event and the more cried the little ducks, the more wild ducks lured into a trap or in front of the gun, and so secured the hunting success of their owner.

Description

The very lively ducks this breed left a very dwarfish impression with the rounded hull and a large, round head. Is reinforced by the comical impression spherical chubby cheeks, short broad beak and dark round eyes, which are located almost in the center of the head. Ducks weigh only 800 grams, Drake about 900 grams.

Call ducks lay about 40 eggs a year. The eggshell color is white to greenish.

Color strokes

With 17 recognized color varieties, which also Call ducks are recognized with each hood, include the dwarf ducks to the colorful poultry breeds. These are:

In " Breeder work" are khaki -colored and yellow with white bib. Further variations can be found at breeders in England and the U.S.: Blue and Black Miniature ducks with " Elsterscheckung "; Spot, a brightening of the silver - game color; Aleution, to be compared with trout colored; Lavender or purple; all colors beats in dark -colored wild; Wild Blue-Silver -colored and some more.