How long does a pekin duck live?

Swinging Chicken in Video Has Slinky Neck—But Do You Know Why? waterfowl geese goose ... Ducks are not as long-lived as geese. The average life span ... The Pekin (probably due to its rapid growth rate as a young bird) normally lives a relatively short life—perhaps five years. read more

The Pekin, White Pekin, or Long Island Duck, is an American breed of domestic duck, raised primarily for meat. It derives from birds brought to the United States from China in the nineteenth century, and is now bred in many countries, and in all continents. read more

Pekin duck embryos take around 28 days to develop in the egg at 99.5°F (37.5°C) and 55-75% humidity. A heartbeat can usually be seen by the third day of incubation when candling the egg. The eggs must be regularly turned during incubation. This occurs in nature when the female duck shifts her position while sitting on the eggs. read more

Ducks are great for raising as a source of meat, especially Pekin ducks. They can grow to be 10+ pounds in a matter of 3-4 months. It does not take long to have a viable meat source. read more