Pekins are the most common duck and a very good dual- purpose bird. They are the primary commercial meat duck breed in the United States and many other parts of the world. They are a fast-growing, large-framed, hardy breed that produces a carcass that is easier to clean than those of other ducks. Calm in nature, they have an excellent feed conversion ratio and are highly fertile. However, they are not very good natural sitters. An incubator is recommended for successful hatching. Pekins are domestic, meaning they cannot fly. All our ducks can be kept as pets except the Mallard.