| CHILOE WIGEON / Anas crecca |
| RANGE: South
America. 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.penelope -Europen Wigeon- They live in Europe and Turkey. A.americana -American Wigeon- They live in America. DESCRIPTION:They are medium sized ducks . 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 10m2 avairy with a pond. FEEDING: Corn, wheat, oats, rye, millet, milo , stale bread, potatoe, greens and pellet feeds. BREEDING AGE: First year. BREEDING SEASON: April. NUMBER OF EGGS IN A YEAR: 8-10 eggs. INCUBATION PERIOD: 24-25 days. |
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