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The plan is to create as many F2 crosses as I can, then let them roam together and hopefully breed.

Fertility in the hens isn't my expertise, this is definitely a question for @learycow or someone else experienced with hybrids. I'm well-versed in the mechanics of species hybridization, but I'm not experienced with duck mules or hinnies.

Typically, the Drakes have a much higher chance. Apparently, the hinnies in this cross have a slight chance as well.

Awesome! I've never heard of fertile Hinnies. I may have to reconsider only keeping the drakes.

After re-reading, she probably means that there's a 2%-3% chance of the F1 offspring being fertile. That seems accurate, the species are definitely fairly different. The males being more likely to be fertile doesn't mean that all or even most of them will be, it only means that it's possible...

There's a 20%-30% chance of the eggs from the crossed mating being fertile according to another thread that I found about mules and hinnies. I'm not sure which she was referring to. :confused:

One mix (Muscovy female x MD male) produces F1 females that lay eggs, but they're infertile. To make gen 1, I'd probably start with three Muscovy hens to test a little. I'd let them each hatch out their own, but I'd also incubate and use a broody hen of any of mine so happen to be in the mood...

It's sort of both. They could be poorly fertile, but they very well could be sterile. It really all depends on each specific cross in each specific duck. Beautiful birds! Thanks for sharing.

Anyone with hybridization knowledge, or anyone who breeds/has bred Mules, feel free to chime in. I'm piecing together whether or not starting a project in the future is worth it and any help is appreciated. Basically, I was thinking that I could breed a huge batch of mules using a Pekin drake...