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Understanding the heritage in context

Knowledge for understanding and preserving Welsh Harlequin.

Welsh Harlequin — identified breed photograph.
Welsh Harlequin — identified breed photograph. Paul-Erwin Oswald · CC BY 3.0 · License terms

The appearance of unusual ducklings in a Campbell hatch shows that breed development can begin within an established domestic population. It does not imply that any pale Campbell becomes a Welsh Harlequin. Subsequent selection and continuity of the resulting population are essential parts of the story.

Evidence & further reading

Sources behind this article

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  1. The Livestock Conservancy: Welsh Harlequin ↗