Duck of the Week: Khaki Campbell

This remarkable duck breed was introduced in England around the turn of the 20th century.

The Khaki Campbell is a British variety of duck introduced by Adele Campbell in 1901, a few years after she announced the development of the Campbell breed in 1898.

Female Khaki Campbells have these distinct light brown feathers and dark bills. Photo by Mark Valencia.

Khaki Campbells are a mix of mallard, rouen, and runner ducks and were named for the the color of the British army uniforms at the time. They were officially introduced to America in 1941.

A Khaki Campbell drake perched on one leg in England. Photo by Steve Brace. CC BY-SA 2.0.

Due to their proficient egg-laying, these ducks remain a popular breed among farmers to this day. Though Mrs. Campbell insisted her ducks were meant primarily to be used for produce, they have nonetheless become popular ducks to use for display.

In the seemingly inevitable future where I own a duck, this is a breed I would strongly consider.