Quanzhou Wenqiao Duck

Quanzhou Wenqiao Duck

Quanzhou Wenqiao Duck is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Quanzhou Wenqiao Duck originates from Wenqiao Town in Quanzhou County and is recorded in the *Annals of Quanzhou County* as a local type of Muscovy duck. It is also known as local duck, Wenqiao native duck, or native Muscovy duck. Economic type: a dual-purpose breed for both eggs and meat.

　　Ducklings: covered entirely in yellow down.

　　Drakes: head and neck feathers are dark green with a metallic sheen; back feathers are brown-black with some white spots and a metallic sheen; tail feathers are black and white; sex feathers are dark green, curved backward along the back; wing feathers are a mix of dark green and white.

　　Ducks: back is mud-yellow or gray-white, with mud-yellow or gray-white feathers mixed with black speckled ones; neck feathers are mud-yellow.

　　Wenqiao ducks are characterized by their small size, strong adaptability, gentle temperament, good foraging ability, tolerance to coarse feed, high egg production, low fat content in the meat, pleasant taste, tender texture, absence of strong duck odor, and delicious, fragrant flavor. They are well-suited for family consumption, and locals traditionally stir-fry vinegar-blood duck with streaky pork to entertain honored guests. Quanzhou Vinegar-Blood Duck is a famous dish in Guangdong and Guangxi, especially popular in cities like Nanning and Guilin.

　　Blue skies, clear waters, and green trees—groups of happy Wenqiao ducks swim about... This forms a beautiful rural scene across the many rivers, lakes, and reservoirs within Quanzhou County. Quanzhou Wenqiao Ducks are renowned for their small size, high egg yield, tender meat, and pure, delicious taste. In particular, “Wenqiao Vinegar-Blood Duck” has become a celebrated delicacy, enjoying fame throughout Guangxi. In recent years, the county has vigorously developed this unique local breed, with an annual output of over 600,000 ducks, making it a new highlight for increasing the income of local farmers.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The core production area is Wenqiao Town in Quanzhou County, distributed across four townships: Wenqiao Town, Miaotou Town, Huangshuhe Town, and Yong sui Township. The geographical coordinates are: longitude 111°0′～111°20′, latitude 25°57′～26°20′, spanning 28.8 km from east to west and 45 km from north to south, with a protected area of 756.9 square kilometers; the annual total production exceeds 1 million ducks.