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post #11 of 18
2/14/12 at 7:25pm

I don't think  runner, doesn't look like my babies, head isn't right either for a runner. Probably swedish, he has a bibb.

 

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Slave to an Arabian, 2 half Arabians, 1 donkey,2 rat terriers, 1 jack Russel terrier ,a cat,  Tufted Buff geese, Penciled, Gray & Black  Runner ducks, Hookbill Ducks, Saxony Ducks and mini-ducks;(Overbergs, Silkies,Silver Appleyards)-Georgia  Mountains.

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post #12 of 18
2/14/12 at 8:45pm

Defiantly not a runner. Runners stand much taller and at this age would be developing their signature sloped bill.

I would probably guess Swedish mix. What ever he is he sure is cute! (Also in regards to the post above mine, I would defiantly be removing that leg band soon rather than later.)

 

Emily

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post #13 of 18
2/15/12 at 5:20am

He sort of looks like some heavily marked Magpies.  But, I am no expert.

I believe Magpies, like Anconas, were bred with Runners playing heavily in the mix.  I could be wrong about that, too.

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I have 2 wonderful sons, 3 ducks (2 Anconas & 1 Buff), 4 laying hens, a Holland Lop bunny, and a big scaredy cat.  I am a Chef, Baker, Bluegrass "Musician" (I know, you can't do both) and artisan. 

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post #14 of 18
2/15/12 at 10:23am

I am guessing swedish.  But a possible mix!  They are so pretty. 

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post #15 of 18
2/15/12 at 11:26am

I would guess swedish as well. The swedish ducklings I've hatched and raised look very similar to that. It's hard to tell in pictures, but you say he's not as dark as your other blue swedish. I would say he's a splash swedish, which means when feathered, he will be a lighter blue color. Very pretty smile.png

I did notice that he doesn't have the typical spotted feet. Most of the blue swedish ducklings I've had have some white on their feet. 

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NOW NPIP CERTIFIED! Al's Quackery is a small duck farm in Southern Maine. I raise ducks, ducklings, and sell eating and hatching eggs.
Welsh Harlequins, Khaki Campbells, Swedish (blue, some crested), pekins, buff, cayuga, fawn and white runner, and muscovy of all colors! Check out Al's Quackery on Facebook! PM me for hatching eggs, pure and mixed depending on the season. DUCKLINGS AVAILABLE...

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post #16 of 18
2/16/12 at 1:04am

My guess is badly marked magpie.  Send more photos when he is 8 weeks old.

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Blue Swedish Ducks, Gray Saddleback Pomeranian Geese, Silver Appleyard Ducks, all EQ.  Hatching eggs available for ducks.  NPIP

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post #17 of 18
2/16/12 at 6:46am
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He's looking more and more silver splash swedish. He's not supposed to be a cross as he came from a pretty big hatchery with all the breeds kept well apart from each other. 

And at the time the photos were taken, the band was barely hanging on his foot it was so loose, and it has since been removed anyway :)

Chinese and African Geese, BBW turkeys, welsh harlequin flock, and a mixed flock with buff, swedish, rouen, campbell, mallard, layer hybrid & cayuga.1 RIR & 2 SL Wyandotte pullets. In pasture: 2 horses & Missy my belmont dairy cow.  

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Chinese and African Geese, BBW turkeys, welsh harlequin flock, and a mixed flock with buff, swedish, rouen, campbell, mallard, layer hybrid & cayuga.1 RIR & 2 SL Wyandotte pullets. In pasture: 2 horses & Missy my belmont dairy cow.  

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post #18 of 18
2/16/12 at 6:51am

Sure is a cutie.  love.gif

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens, various breeds, 12Muscovy ducks, 1Emden Gander and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥


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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens, various breeds, 12Muscovy ducks, 1Emden Gander and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥


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