Cayuga Duck
The Cayuga Duck is a striking and hardy breed known for its iridescent black feathers that often display a greenish or purple sheen, and for its excellent egg-laying and meat qualities.
Key Features:
Appearance: Cayuga ducks have deep black feathers with a beautiful iridescence that can range from green to purple, especially in sunlight. They have a medium-to-large build with a slightly rounded body. Males (drakes) tend to be larger than females (hens), but both have similar coloration.
Size: Cayuga ducks are medium to large, with drakes typically weighing around 8-9 lbs and hens around 7-8 lbs. Their size makes them well-suited for both egg production and meat.
Egg Production: Cayugas are reliable layers, producing around 150-200 large, dark gray to black eggs per year. Their eggs are unique due to their dark color, which can turn to a lighter color as the laying season progresses.
Temperament: Known for their calm and friendly nature, Cayuga ducks are social and get along well with other poultry. They are relatively easy to handle and make excellent pets for families and backyard flocks.
Hardiness: Cayugas are hardy ducks, able to adapt to both hot and cold climates. They are resilient and enjoy access to water for swimming and foraging. Their strong foraging instincts help keep them healthy and active.
Summary:
The Cayuga Duck is a beautiful, hardy breed known for its glossy black feathers, excellent egg production, and flavorful meat. Friendly and calm, they are perfect for backyard flocks, providing unique dark eggs and strong foraging abilities.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders placed for our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
