Cayuga duck
We think all the ducks on this list are pretty to look at, but the Cayuga is certainly the most “high-fashion” breed we’re featuring here! It wasn’t even bred for its color—it was actually the principal meat duck in the USA before the introduction of the aforementioned Pekin—but it’s easy to see why many pet duck lovers have a soft spot for it. That dark, iridescent green to blue plumage really is very spectacular when the sun catches it just right.
The Cayuga is an American breed, and was named for the indigenous people in the New York area, where it’s originally from. These ducks can be a little more aloof and skittish than the breeds mentioned so far, but with proper socialization, your Cayugas can grow up to be perfectly calm and friendly. They weigh up to 8 pounds, don’t fly, and are average egg producers (up to 150).