Episode 2 of 2
Foundation Stock Production
- When
- July 1873
- Where
- Long Island
By July 1873, the surviving ducks had laid more than three hundred eggs, establishing the breed's viability.
Palmer's four birds became the foundation stock of the American Pekin. By July 1873, his three ducks had laid more than three hundred eggs, demonstrating successful reproduction from the imported stock.
Sources
- American Pekin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
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