Abacot Ranger
Encyclopedia
The Abacot Ranger is a breed
of domestic duck, sometimes also known as the Hooded Ranger and Streicher. A utility breed, originally developed for eggs and meat, it is popular for exhibition and egg production today.
. Bred from white and Khaki Campbell
's, it was initially a popular breed for egg and meat production, but soon went extinct in the United Kingdom. However breeding populations in Germany
were maintained, and the breed was then returned to the United Kingdom the 1980s. The Abacot Ranger was accepted into the British Poultry Standard in 1987.
Breed
A breed is a group of domestic animals or plants with a homogeneous appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other animals or plants of the same species. Despite the centrality of the idea of "breeds" to animal husbandry, there is no scientifically accepted...
of domestic duck, sometimes also known as the Hooded Ranger and Streicher. A utility breed, originally developed for eggs and meat, it is popular for exhibition and egg production today.
Origin
The Abacot Ranger was developed between 1917 and 1922 by a Mr. Oscar Grey of Abacot Duck Ranch, in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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. Bred from white and Khaki Campbell
Khaki Campbell
A Khaki Campbell is a breed of domesticated duck that originated in England and is kept for its high level of egg production. The breed was developed by Adele Campbell of England at the end of the 19th century. The "Khaki" portion of the name refers to the duck's typical color.-Description:Adult...
's, it was initially a popular breed for egg and meat production, but soon went extinct in the United Kingdom. However breeding populations in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
were maintained, and the breed was then returned to the United Kingdom the 1980s. The Abacot Ranger was accepted into the British Poultry Standard in 1987.