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The Cayuga is a medium-sized, heavy breed. They are similar to an Aylesbury duck in shape and size. They have a long head, and their bill is slightly flattened along the top line. Their medium length neck is slightly arched. They have a broad, full, and prominent breast with a deep, long, and broad body and large, short thighs. Their feet have straight toes with webbing. The stiff, hard plumage of the Cayuga is black with an iridescent green/blue/purple sheen in the sunlight; they may develop white mottling as they age. Sex feathers on drakes are well-curled. They are upright breed with brown eyes, and black legs, and feet that may be tinged in orange in drakes as they mature. Their bill is black but may change to olive. 

The mature Cayuga averages 7-8 lbs. and can obtain most of its diet from foraging when given appropriate areas to explore for food. 

Cayuga ducks can lay 100-150 large eggs per year. They become broody after they have laid 8-14 eggs, and they may become aggressive when they are sitting. Eggs are initially black in color, but as the season progresses, egg color lightens to gray and eventually they become white. They tend to choose seasonal rather than life mates. 

The Cayuga is recognized as one of the hardiest of the domestic ducks and are easily tamed if hand raised. They tolerate the harsh winters of the northeast but need access to shade in hot weather. They are not good fliers. They are a quiet breed that is good for urban/suburban settings; hens tend to be noisier than drakes. They need access to water – be it a pool, pond, or basin – for swimming/bathing. The breed is sometimes used for dog herding trials as they flock well.

Our mixed flock produces a variety of layers and beautiful roosters.  Multiple egg colors.  Coming soon May 17

Cayuga duck eggs. 

1/2 dozen Duck Eggs. Eggs are collected daily to keep them safe and clean.  We do not wash or refrigerate our eggs so the protective coating is still intact. When you purchase your eggs we will wash and refrigerate your eggs unless you would like for us to keep them as is.  Let us know in the notes.  If you do not specify we will wash and refrigerate.

Local pick up or delivery.  You will be able to schedule a time when you check out.

1 Dozen Eggs.  Eggs are collected daily to keep them safe and clean.  We do not wash or refrigerate our eggs so the protective coating is still intact. When you purchase your eggs we will wash and refrigerate your eggs unless you would like for us to keep them as is.  Let us know in the notes.  If you do not specify we will wash and refrigerate. 

Local pick up or delivery.  You will be able to schedule a time when you check out.