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longfeathers
12-23-2008, 01:14 AM
Hey All,

Inputting entries for our show and someone has entered a Saxony. Is this really a heavy duck? The info I've seen says it is, but it appears to be more of a medium duck?

Donald
Hummer
12-23-2008, 08:19 AM
Yep, Saxonies and Silver Appleyards are both Heavy Ducks and both about a pound smaller than Rouens, Pekins and Aylesburies.

Hummer
callduckguy
12-23-2008, 05:37 PM
hmmm I wonder if they are good eating?? HAHAHA...

I will stick to muscovies right Hummer ;)
longfeathers
12-23-2008, 09:59 PM
Thank you guys :)


Now, where the heck do I put these "Gray and White Dewlap" Geese ?? :roll: :roll: :lol:

Donald
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Donald
rainydaysrgood
12-24-2008, 08:51 AM
Hello, I have 2 saxony ducks. when they are in summer molt, they appear to be of a medium/large size, but it's winter here in Connecticut , with a foot of snow and my girls have their winter plumage now. They are much, much larger now. I have many breeds and these have the best winter coats on. I highly recommend this breed, friendly, beautiful and great layers of huge eggs!
Brian Paul Witt
12-28-2008, 10:34 PM
Yes, they are in the heavy duck class in the US. Unfortunately, they are much smaller than European ducks.
Most in N. America are crap. If you want the best, contact Fred Farthing in Missouri; he has the best over here.
BP
Brice
02-07-2009, 06:17 PM
Yes, they are in the heavy duck class in the US. Unfortunately, they are much smaller than European ducks.
Most in N. America are crap. If you want the best, contact Fred Farthing in Missouri; he has the best over here.
BP

Yep I second that.... Fred is a really great guy and is doing very well with those Saxony dux.

Brice
GrannyCarol
06-17-2009, 09:55 PM
Yes, they are in the heavy duck class in the US. Unfortunately, they are much smaller than European ducks.
Most in N. America are crap. If you want the best, contact Fred Farthing in Missouri; he has the best over here.
BP

Does he have a web site? I have a pair of Saxonys and just love them, wouldn't mind having a few more good ones. My Saxony duck just hatched 6 babies and is mothering 13 of them very capably! She's a good girl!
poultryman22
06-18-2009, 01:34 AM
dave holderread of Oregon has some very nice Saxony as well and Silver Appleyards I have won many shows with his stock and they are wonderful producers too