RESEARCH RESULTS OF DECOY DUCKECOLOGY

Аннотация

The results of long-term observations of the population of the Russian decoy duck in the nursery of
decoy ducks of the Hunting Club with decoy and call ducks (HCDCD) and the study of its biology features are
presented. As a result of these studies, significant differences were found between the exterior signs of mallard and
decoy duck. The biology features of decoy ducks were studied, which led to changes in the process of domestication,
molting, nutrition, reproduction, and behavioral changes characteristic of poultry (attitude to the aviary, people, and
loss of migratory instinct). This showed that the Russian decoy duck is a breed of domesticated duck with specific
hunting signs, which can be considered as a variety of domestic hunting duck with specific hunting features