Date of Rescue: July 22, 2023 Date of Birth: July 24, 2022 Gender: Female Species: Cayuga & Indian Runner Duck Diet: Omnivore Lifespan: 8-12 years Annual Cost of Care: $360
I was born as a family pet. My mom and I were raised by the teen daughter. As our teen was ready to go off to college it was decided to rehome us. I am not super social but I do love my mom a lot. She is more social and sweet than I am, but hey I’m a teenager and didn’t socialize as much with others as she did. I am a mix of Cayuga and Indian Runner and am a petite skinny girl. My mother and I have joined the Pekin flock at SSR and hang with them all day. We all just waddle around, go in the pool and take quack naps on and off all day. We play in the sprinklers and look for insects. We people watch. It's a great life.
Cayuga ducks are a distinctive breed known for their striking, iridescent black feathers, which may appear green or purple under certain lighting conditions. Originating from the Lake Cayuga area in New York, they are one of the few duck breeds native to the United States. Adult Cayuga drakes typically weigh around 7-8 pounds, while females are slightly lighter at about 6 pounds. Their feathers often become speckled with white as they age, adding to their unique appearance. , Cayuga ducks are renowned for their calm and docile nature. Cayuga ducks are prolific layers, known for producing initially blackish-colored eggs that gradually lighten to gray and then nearly white as the laying season progresses, averaging 100 to 150 eggs per year. They have an omnivorous diet, thriving on a combination of waterfowl feed, vegetables, insects, and small fish, and can help control garden pests such as slugs and snails. Although not currently endangered, Cayuga ducks are classified under the "watch" category by the Livestock Conservancy, indicating that their population numbers are lower than ideal and could benefit from focused conservation efforts. Cayuga ducks, like many domesticated duck breeds, have limited flying ability due to purposeful breeding that has prioritized traits such as size, temperament, and egg production over flight. This characteristic makes them “sitting ducks”, vulnerable to predators because they cannot easily escape danger by flying away.
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