9 Yellow Duck Breeds

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Are you looking for a new pet? Maybe you’re looking for an outdoor playmate or are raising livestock?

Either way, this is the perfect list of 9 yellow duck breeds — complete with average weight, color, and price range to help you find your perfect match!

Fun fact: Ducklings are highly sociable and if handled frequently at an early age, will be social with their owners, other humans, and potentially even other animals.

Three little ducklings at velours grasses

Special Note:

Ducks come in various colors and patterns, but when young, ducks have bright and fluffy, yellow-colored feathers. As they grow up, they slowly grow out of this bright yellow color into the colors their breed determines.

The breeds in this article produce ducklings with yellow feathers.

Duck Breed	Average Uses	Price Range ($)
American Pekin	This breed is primarily used for meat.	$8-$25
Call Duck	This breed is primarily used as pets.	$20-$40
Northern Shoveler Duck	This breed is primarily used for eggs but also make great pets.	$200-$500
Muscovy Duck	This breed is primarily used for meat but also makes for great pets.	$20-$100
Mallard Duck	This breed is primarily used for meat, eggs, and makes a great pet.	$6-$20
Indian Runner Duck	This breed is primarily used for eggs and meat but also make great pets.	$9-$12
German Pekin Duck	This breed is primarily used for meat and make great pets.	$6-$10
Magpie Duck	This breed is primarily used for egg production.	$7-$10
Saxony Duck	This breed is often used for its eggs and meat but also make great pets.	$10-$30

Table of Contents

1. American Pekin Duck

American pekin duck mother and ducklings on a pond

The American Pekin duck first originated in China after being imported in 1972 from Great Britain. Over the years, this duck evolved into differing breeds in the United States and Europe.

Today, this duck is found worldwide and is used exclusively for meat consumption.

These ducks have an average weight of 7–9 pounds and come in a creamy white color, with a bright yellow bill and webbed feet.

When buying the American Pekin duck, one can expect an average price range of $8 to $25, depending on the seller, gender, and age.

2. Call Duck

Mother call duck and ducklings in a basket

The call duck first originated in the Netherlands and was commonly used as a decoy by hunters when attempting to attract other ducks.

Today, this duck is often raised as a pet.

You can identify a call duck by its white feathers, bright yellow bill, and stout, rounded body.

The call duck is one of the kindest and most affectionate breeds, making them perfect pets and for children.

These ducks have an average weight of 1–2 pounds, as they are quite small.

When looking to buy the call duck, one can expect an average price range of $20–$40, depending on gender, age, and seller.

3. Northern Shoveler Duck

The northern shoveler duck originated in a variety of places: Western North America, Eurasia, and the Great Lakes regions in the U.S. You can find these ducks worldwide today.

Many raise northern shovelers for their eggs, but they may also make great pets.

Northern shoveler ducks are calm, kind, and docile.

The northern shoveler duck has an average weight of 1–3 pounds, depending on diet, gender, and activity level.

These ducks have multiple colors, including green, brown, white, and black feathers, and a black bill and yellow eyes.

When looking to buy the northern shoveler duck, expect an average price range of $200-$500. This higher price range is due to their popularity but also depends on gender, age, and seller.

4. Muscovy Duck

Muscovy duck and ducklings near duck house outdoor

The Muscovy duck first originated in South America. It’s a bird accustomed to warm weather that also can, and will, adapt to colder temperatures when needed.

People commonly raise these ducks for meat, but they also make great pets.

You can distinguish a Muscovy duck by its large body and elongated neck.

When it comes to color, these ducks vary in white, black, brown, and lavender, coming in differing patterns that are unique to each duck. Furthermore, this breed has a red and black textured beak.

A Muscovy duck has a gentle personality yet is known to get mildly aggressive when provoked or scared.

These ducks commonly weigh 7–15 pounds, depending on gender, diet, and physical activities.

When looking to buy the Muscovy duck, one can expect an average price range of $20-$100.

This breed has a higher price range as they are popular in the meat industry and are known to be more exotic or high-end. Nevertheless, this price range also depends on gender, age, and the seller.

5. Mallard Duck

Mallard mother duck and her ducklings crossing a road

The Mallard duck first originated in both Asia and Europe and eventually made its way to North America.

Today you can spot Mallards worldwide, often in public lakes and ponds. They are primarily raised for meat and eggs.

Mallards weigh 2–4 pounds, depending on diet, gender, and physical activity.

The female Mallard duck has a bright yellow bill, a whitish brown body, and highlights of greens and blues across its feathers.

Mallard ducklings have fuzzy yellow feathers on their faces.

When looking to buy the Mallard duck, one can expect an average price range of $6-$20, depending on gender, age, and seller.

6. Indian Runner Duck

Six indian runner ducks standing in a row on grass

The Indian runner duck first originated in Indonesia, getting its name for its ability to run as opposed to waddling around.

Many people keep these ducks for their incredible egg-laying abilities, but they may also be used for meat and as pets.

The Indian runner duck will commonly weigh 3–5 pounds, depending on diet and activity level.

Indian runner ducks have very long, thin necks and a stout body with brown and white feathers, varying from each duck.

Indian runner ducks are very affectionate and friendly but are more skittish and standoffish than other breeds

When buying the Indian runner duck, one can expect an average price range of $9-$12, depending on gender, age, and seller.

7. German Pekin Duck

Horizontal view of a flock of German Pekin ducks swimming on a pond

The German Pekin duck first originated in China but is now a European duck breed.

Today this duck is used primarily for meat but also makes a great pet due to its docile and friendly personality.

The German Pekin duck will weigh 9–12 pounds, depending on activity level and diet.

These broad-bodied ducks have fluffy, white feathers and a vibrant yellow bill.

German Peking ducks have a gentle nature.

When buying the German Pekin Duck, expect an average price range of $6-$10, depending on gender, age, and seller.

8. Magpie Duck

The magpie duck first originated in the United Kingdom and was originally used for egg production.

Magpie ducks are outstanding egg layers.

These ducks have an average weight of 5–7 pounds, depending on diet, gender, and activity level.

You can spot these ducks by their white and black, patterned feathers, large bodies, and yellow bills.

The magpie duck is easy to frighten but is very kind, calm, and friendly. But magpie ducks get defensive when the time calls for it.

When buying the magpie duck, you can expect a price range of $7-$10, depending on the seller, gender, and age.

9. Saxony Duck

The Saxony duck first originated in Germany, in a small town called Saxony — hence the name.

This duck is often used for its meat and eggs but also makes a suitable pet, as it is active, fun, and great with humans.

These ducks will weigh 8–9 pounds, depending on diet and activity level.

In addition, these ducks are bright, whitish brown with yellow highlights, complete with a bright yellowish-orange bill and webbed feet.

When looking to buy the Saxony duck, you can expect an average price range of $10-$30, depending on gender, age, and seller.