"Don't get put off from the smell or raw duck. It should be fine, if your concerned about it make sure there is no fat left on the meat as that is where 95% of the strong flavor comes from."


I think this is probably your problem. Pins are vegetarians, eating plant matter and sometimes small invertebrates. Unlike mallards, they don't eat rotten fish or roe.. In 40 yrs. I've never ever had a fishy pintail or widgeon (who eats the same diet)., and in fact they are my favourite duck for flavour. Well done on getting a bull sprig for your 1st bird-----he's a trophy to be savoured.