Aylesbury Ducks

In the wild, ducks that are hatched in trees or high buildings are able to fall long distances without harm.

Ducks are part of the Anatidae family which contain about 150 species of Swans, Geese and Ducks.

Aylesbury ducks are big white ducks and were first bred near the town of Aylesbury, probably from the white Peking Duck that came from white Mallards.

We have kept Aylesburys as pets on our moat for about 15 years. Most of the ducklings hatched at this farm are bred from these.
Ducklings take 28 days to hatch and from birth are able to swim and search for food.

Ducks are designed with their legs towards the back of their body, making them efficient swimmers but not so good walkers.

To avoid the fox they head for water or fly (but Aylesburys cannot fly more than a few feet). Wild ducks have very strong breast muscles so are very efficient flyers and can cover very long distances during migration.