Coastal Duck Eggs

Coastal Duck Eggs

　　The "Qinzhou Ma Ducks" raised in the coastal tidal flats of Qinzhou are known for their large size, rapid growth, and high egg-laying rate. Fed on a diet of fish, shrimp, clams, and crabs, the "sea eggs" produced by these ducks are not only larger in size than regular duck eggs, but also have bigger yolks, including occasional double-yolk eggs. The yolks are a deeper orange-red than those of ordinary duck eggs, with higher levels of riboflavin. In particular, the "green-shell eggs" are rich in trace elements, offering even greater nutritional value. There are over two million Ma ducks in the coastal areas of Qinzhou, with more than 2.4 million meat ducks sold annually and over 4,000 tons of duck eggs produced. Ducklings from this region are in high demand across Guangxi. (Pubei)