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Crescent Duck Rises Again: Eggs Hatch, Future Looks Bright
9/25/2025
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Story summary
- Crescent Duck, seventh-generation farm on Long Island established in 1908, faced extinction after a virus wiped out its flock.
- Owner Doug Corwin preserved prized genetics and led a community-backed comeback.
- The first eggs of a new generation are hatching, signaling Crescent Duck's rebirth.
- By mid-2026 Crescent Duck aims to rehire staff, reenter markets, produce 1,100 eggs daily, with distribution relationships.
