“Compared to other duck breeds, are average,” Metzer said. Some farmers enjoy having Muscovy - which, though they are often classified with ducks, are actually more closely related to geese - but Metzer said that in terms of egg production, they are not the best choice.

If you are looking for large eggs, the Pekin duck is the best option.

Metzer Farms has also developed hybrid strains of ducks especially for laying eggs: the Golden 300 and the White Layer, which can lay about 290 eggs and 245 eggs per year, respectively, compared to the Khaki Campbell’s usual annual 240 eggs. “Sometimes you’ll have a flock of birds that are very nervous and have another that aren’t nervous.” “They are a little bit more nervous than other breeds, but nervousness is a fickle thing,” Metzer said. “The Khaki Campbell, for a purebred breed, lays the most eggs, but the size is a little smaller than some others,” Metzer said.īuyer, beware: Khaki Campbells can have challenging personalities.

If you are picking a duck for eggs, the Khaki Campbell is a good choice for a purebred breed.

Duck eggs are larger than chicken eggs, and often more flavorful.

Golden hen farm fresh eggs