| WIGEON / Anas penelope |
| RANGE: Europe. HABITAT:Shallow inland waters with lush vegetation; also lakes in marsh areas and heaths. GENERAL INFO:This decorative duck is recommended for an avairy and garden pond. SUB SPECIES: A.americana - American Wigeon A.sibilatrix - Chilioe Wigeon DESCRIPTION: It is easy to breed them. They build nests in thick grass or other leafy plants and also accept nest boxes. AVAIRY POSITION:Well planted 8m2 avairy with a pond. FEEDING: Corn, wheat, oats, rye, millet, milo , stale bread, potatoe, greens and pellet feeds. BREEDING AGE: First year. BREEDING SEASON: May. NUMBER OF EGGS IN A YEAR: 6-12 eggs. INCUBATION PERIOD: 23-25 days. |
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