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Description

The Pommernente was formerly widespread in Germany and is among the last Landenten in Europe. The amenable animals with the characteristic white Torso have very good meat and can lay eggs at a surprising rate.

General and History

This race originated in Vorpommern, where it was bred since the middle 19th century. Landenten with white Torsos were also widespread in Europe.

Distribution in the past and today

Originally in Vorpommern and Uckermark, today in all of Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Utilization

Meat and eggs

Keeping

Outside, ideally on Meadows with open water, also in rough climate

Breeding aims

In Germany a black and a blue type are bred.

Performance

There are different Statements on the laying performance: The German and Austrian types lay about 70-100 blue-green eggs from late winter to July, the Swiss types reach 150 eggs and more.
The high Quality of the breast meat is praised. Male ducks produce about 3kg and female ones about 2kg. The dark Colour of the skin after plucking is an optic pattern and is not a sign of poor Quality.

Processing and products

Eggs Need to be thoroughly cooked (about 10 minutes)

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