Choose Efficient Meat Breeds

Solution

Opt for breeds that grow quickly and develop a large, meaty carcass.

Explanation

The Pekin duck is the most popular meat breed globally, known for its rapid growth (reaching market weight in 7-8 weeks) and large size. Muscovy ducks are also excellent meat birds, known for leaner meat, but take longer to mature. Rouen ducks (resembling Mallards but much larger) are another traditional meat choice.

Notes

Meat breeds generally lay fewer eggs than dedicated layer breeds. Pekins can be quite noisy.