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Question: Are web-footed fowl considered kosher or unkosher? I was certain that I had read in Scripture that they are unclean, but now I cannot find it again. Do I remember incorrectly?
Answer: The Torah does not give signs by which to identify acceptable birds, so we
rely on tradition. Ducks and geese are considered kosher, while swans are not.
Best wishes,
Rabbi Michael Katz
