They were developed by Leslie Bonnett in 1949, and were accepted into the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection in 2001. Mar 7, 2009 21 0 21. Mar 10, 2009 #36 shavalgen In the Brooder. Small but productive, Welsh Harlequins have many attributes that recommend them. History: Welsh Harlequins are a relatively new breed. In the US what you call the Abacot Ranger color is the accepted standard for the Welsh Harlequin, and the UK standard is considered gold here. This picture was taken in October when she was in full nuptial plumage. Many breeders of all kinds (exhibition, production, hatchery) are diligent in breeding standard-bred birds. Production: Welsh Harlequins will lay 160-190 white to greenish eggs per year, and weigh 4.5 - 5.5 pounds at maturity.

He created a new duck breed, the Welsh Harlequin from a colour mutation from a flock of Khaki Campbells. Now the amount of Welsh Harlequin duck is not much.

(Batty, 134) Harlequins are streamlined, with relatively long bodies, medium-width backs, rounded chests, full abdomens, and wide-spaced legs.

Welsh Harlequin ducks originated fairly recently in 1949 after a breeder in Wales began selectively breeding for an unusual color mutation in his flock of Khaki Campbell ducks. Other breeders in each category resort to crossbreeding to achieve their goals, and yet promote their birds as standard-bred. I'm from Australia but the Welsh Harlequin is an English breed so their colour standard is the one to follow. 1 Breed identity in poultry breeds is challenging. Origin: Welsh Harlequin ducks were developed in Wales, UK, from the Khaki Campbell, which itself descended from a Rouen drake, originating in France, crossed with a Fawn and White Runner duck, originating in the islands of Southeast Asia, whose offspring were later crossed with a Mallard drake.. History Baby Welsh Harlequin Ducklings Hatching February to November. Mar 7, 2009 21 0 21. They provide lean meat, plenty of eggs, and they are beautiful. Mar 10, 2009 #36 shavalgen In the Brooder. (Holderread 2001, 43) The color and patterning of the Harlequin is complicated. Dave Holderread, who wrote the American Poultry Association Standard for the Welsh Harlequin, says that this female has ideal … Welsh Harlequins are my favourite breed of poultry! He had a flock of Khaki Campbell in which he discovered a color mutation.

Then, in the 1960s, another breeder from Tennessee began importing Welsh Harlequin eggs in hopes of introducing the breed to North America. The females have very distinct eye stripes which is a fault in Harlequins but is common in Mallard-patterned genetics. 10 Years. LOL Google did nothing for me. In the US what you call the Abacot Ranger color is the accepted standard for the Welsh Harlequin, and the UK standard is considered gold here. They show a little of both breeds, they are more elongated than a typical Welsh Harlequin and their bills and heads show the Indian Runner influences.
Two-Year-Old Silver Welsh Harlequin Drake. He selectively bred his flock for this trait to create the Welsh Harlequin breed.  More birds for type perspective. Welsh Harlequin duck facts. Temperament: Welsh Harlequins are both curious and calm. It is a fairly new breed which was developed in the year of 1949 by Leslie Bonnet.
As for the breed comparison, we raised 5 Jumbo Pekins, 10 Welsh Harlequins and 20 Standard Pekins. Breed: Welsh Harlequin Ducks.

He discovered a color mutation […]