The Swedish Duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) emerged as early as 1835 by farmers in Pomerania, which today comprises the coastal regions of Germany, Holland and Belgium - but for many years in the past, this area was under the Swedish throne (hence this breed's name). Swedish Ducks come in several colour varieties, but all have a distinctive white bib on the neck and chest. The colours are: Blue Swedish (slate grey / bluish plumage); Black Swedish (blackish plumage); Silver / Splashed Swedish (light grey / silver plumage); Chocolate Swedish (tan / brown plumage). Even though they can fly, they rarely do, making them good choices as garden pets.
