Section 25855 - Classes of ducksThe following are the various classes of ducks:
(a) "Duckling" means a young duck of either sex (usually under 10 weeks of age) that is tender meated and has a bill that is not completely hardened and windpipe that is easily dented. This classification may include broilers, fryers, or roasters.(b) "Duck" means a mature duck or an old duck (usually over 10 weeks of age) of either sex with toughened flesh, hardened bill, and a hardened windpipe.Ca. Food and Agric. Code § 25855
Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.