The Welsh Harlequin is a British breed of domestic duck, bred from 1949 in Hertfordshire by Leslie Bonnet from two colour mutations he found in his flock of Khaki Campbell ducks. The new birds were initially known as Honey Campbells, and were renamed Welsh Harlequin after Bonnet moved with his family to Wales. Despite the name, the breed has no connection to the wild harlequin duck species Histrionicus histrionicus.
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Era Of Origin
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United Kingdom
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Sources
1. The Livestock Conservancy: Conservation Priority List
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Welsh Harlequin (Watch)
2. The Livestock Conservancy: Welsh Harlequin Duck - Heritage Breeds, The Livestock Conservancy
The Livestock ConservancyBreed Facts, Temperament
Temperament: Docile, Active, Inquisitive
Breed Facts, Use
Use: Meat, Eggs
Breed description
They do well in both heat and cold if they have suitable housing and access to clean water; they are a relatively healthy breed.
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