Cayuga Duck Overview and Release into their Pen

Cayuga Ducks are an American duck breed believed to not have originated from the Mallard duck, but it's a very disputed theory. Cayugas are also a "True" black duck in that the coloration is actually black, and not a dark shade of brown.

Cayugas originate from Orange County, New York, but are named after the indigenous people of Cayuga County, New York.

Early in it's history, it was used as a meat bird, as they're known to reach 7-8lbs, but was later displaced by the Pekin duck for meat production.

[PowerTom]

I didn't know about the different origin, Ryan.
They are pretty and good layers.
Did you clip their wings?

[troquantaryy]

This duck is either very patient or scared sh*tless, lol -- and I think he was cursing you out as soon as you let him go. I'm glad they've got that iridescent coloring in their feathers and that the hens get white mottling, otherwise Hershey might lose his distinction. But he's still got the most goth duck cred with his dark feathers plus dark beak. I hope they work out for you! (And I see you're still being stalked by chickens -- you'll never lack for groupies as long as chickens are greedy jerks.)

[itsthatguyphil]

Cayuga ducks came from England a very long time ago. They were believed to have gone extinct until some were found near Cayuga, and while they are still rare, they are coming back.

[mousiebrown]

Thank you! Beautiful! Good to know how to hold safely with one hand.

[stonedeadoutdoors]

Cayuga lake or little lake known to us locals is a small lake in the finger lakes region near Watkins glen ny

[أحمدحمد-ثه]

Good morning, beautiful Cayuga ducks. How can I get this type of duck? Can you help me? I am from Saudi Arabia

[christinapierce]

I think yours might have some barnyard mix mine are blacker and more erodessent not any white spots 🤔

[mingkee]

I think "duck trio" in Pet Goose George are cayuga, but they can stand up like runners

[DizzyWolf]

I always thought they were named for the native american Cayuga tribe.

[muhyusuf]

The only problem of Cayuga' ducks is they fly

[BCanned-zdfy]

Males are supposed to have a black bill, too

[melbournebound]

Their beak should be black as well. Also the maile should also have black beaks. cayuga males will have the curl on their back tail as the one you are holding