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.