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Khaki Campbell : ウィキペディア英語版 | Khaki Campbell
The Khaki Campbell is a breed of domesticated duck that originated in England and is kept for its high level of egg production. The breed was developed by Mrs. Adel Campbell 〔GRO & BMD Records〕 of Uley, Gloucestershire, England at the turn of the 20th century. The "Campbell Duck" being introduced in 1898 〔Poultry, 12th August 1898, p. 336.〕 and the 'Khaki' variety introduced to the public in 1901.〔Poultry 25 Jan.1901:viii〕 ==Description== Adult Campbell ducks weigh approximately 3-5 pounds. Campbells can come in three color varieties: khaki, dark and white. They are a cross between Mallard, Rouen and Runner ducks. The Khaki Campbell drake is mostly khaki colored with a darker head usually olive green lacking the white ring of its Mallard ancestors. The Khaki Campbell duck has a more modest plumage of Khaki covering the entirety of the body. Despite popular misconceptions of skittish or flightly behavior Campbells are a very gentle, passive and friendly breed when raised by hand until maturity. They are a good breed for young families and children to raise. The egg production of the Campbell breed can exceed even the most efficient of egg laying domestic chickens, with the breed laying an average of 325 eggs a year. When provided a moderate "duck conscious" environment to live in they will lay a more than modest number of eggs per week. Khaki Campbells become mature at approximately 7 months. Khaki Campbell ducks seldom hatch out others' young; however, in very communal situations do hatch large broods together. Most brooding behavior has been sacrificed in exchange for prolific egg laying ability in this breed. The ducks, when raised by hand, are not usually defensive of their eggs or nests, making collection of eggs very easy. Mechanical incubators or broody chickens are used to hatch out Khaki Campbell ducklings when hens are not present in the process. Incubation takes approximately 23 to 28 days for a Khaki Campbell duckling to hatch and eggs need to be inspected for ducklings that have not emerged from their egg completely.
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