Hens lay between three and five eggs weekly, and drakes can weigh up to eight pounds. These friendly and independent birds ...

But some cute duck breeds keep that snuggly look well into ... layers to help their backyard flocks produce extra eggs, others are best left in the wild where they can be admired from afar.

The color of a duck egg depends on the duck's breed and genetics ... The extra-large yolk in duck eggs helps baked goods rise ...

But some cute duck breeds keep that snuggly look well into maturity ... looking to add a few prolific layers to help their backyard flocks produce extra eggs, others are best left in the wild where ...