The Black Cayuga is of American origin, and takes its name
from Cayuag county, New York state. It carries the blood of the wild black
duck, the Black East India, and probably some Rouen blood was introduced
for the purpose of somewhat larger size. The Cayuga should be bred to the
meat type. Desired weights are: Adult drake, 8 lbs.; adult duck, 7 lbs.;
young duck, 6 lbs. Some Cayugas fail to attain these weights, and specimens
of decidedly deficient size should not be bred.
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