Campbell

The Campbell duck is best known through the khaki Campbell, a light domestic duck breed developed in England by Adele Campbell in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It was created for egg production using active laying stock, including Indian Runner influence, and became one of the classic utility ducks for farms and backyards. The khaki color is a muted brown-tan, but Campbell lines may also be described as dark, white, or other recognized varieties depending on country and registry.

A good Campbell is a busy, efficient layer rather than a heavy table duck, and many hens can produce eggs at a rate that surprises people used to ornamental breeds. That output requires steady feed, minerals, low-stress housing, and water management that keeps bedding from turning sour. Campbells often prefer to forage and may be less inclined to sit a nest than traditional farm breeds, so hatching is commonly done with an incubator or broody bird. Buyers should ask whether a line has been selected for laying, exhibition color, or mixed homestead traits, since production can vary widely.

Colors: Apricot, Bibbed, Black, Blue, Buff, Chocolate, Dark, Fawn, Gray, Khaki, Magpie, Mallard, Penciled, Pied, Runner Pattern, Silver, White