What are the characteristics of the Putian Black Duck? A comprehensive guide

The Putian Black Duck is mainly produced in Putian County, Fujian Province. This breed is adapted both to grazing on coastal mudflats and to grazing in rice paddies, and it has strong heat tolerance. It has a light and compact body and moves nimbly and quickly. Adult drakes weigh 1.4 to 1.5 kg, and ducks 1.5 to 1.6 kg. The age at first laying is about 120 days, the annual egg production is 250 to 280 eggs, and the egg weight is 63 g. Most eggs have white shells, and 3.8 kg of feed is consumed per 1 kg of eggs produced.