Eight-Cave Duck

Eight-Cave Duck

　　Situated in the remote mountainous region of Baidong Village, Qiaoshui Town, Huaiji County, villagers have traditionally raised ducks in rivers. The unique local soil and water environment contribute to the “Eight-Cave Duck” being thin-skinned, thick-meated, soft-boned, non-greasy, and free of fishy flavor. The village’s river water is particularly clear and pure, abundant in various nutritional minerals. The Eight-Cave Ducks raised here grow quickly, are highly disease-resistant, tolerant of coarse feed, easy to fatten, boast substantial breast meat with almost no fat, minimal body fat, and offer deliciously flavorful meat.

　　The Eight-Cave Duck is raised in Baidong Village, Qiaoshui Town, an area rich in mineral resources. In the past, there were stories of people finding gold while eating the duck, which later spread widely and contributed to its name. Aside from the legendary gold tale, the duck is also beloved for its delicious, savory taste and tender meat. Due to previously poor transportation and limited information flow, the “Eight-Cave Duck” remained largely unknown and struggled to enter the market and establish sales channels. As a result, the number raised was small, mostly for local farmers’ own consumption. Since 2001, after the county veterans’ association and relevant town authorities built roads leading to the village committee, and based on local conditions, they guided farmers to vigorously develop the duck-raising industry. This gradually helped the community develop market awareness and strengthen their commercial mindset.