Guixi Duck

Guixi Duck

　　Guixi Duck

　　Breed Description

　　Origin and Distribution: Primarily produced in Jingxi, Debao, and Napo areas of Guangxi. It is a large dual-purpose breed for both meat and eggs.

　　Appearance Characteristics: Feather colors come in three types: dark mottled, light mottled, and black back with white belly. Locally, they are called “Ma Duck,” “Feng Duck,” and “Black Duck,” respectively.

　　Breed Performance: Adult weight ranges from 2.4 to 2.7 kilograms, and meat-type ducklings weigh about 2 kilograms at 70 days old. Female ducks begin laying eggs at 130–150 days old, with an annual egg production of 140–150 eggs, each weighing 80–85 grams. Eggshells are mostly white.