Muscovy hatching 10 days early

[araucanasmom]

Updated pics of the babies...They are now 14 (Nigella-black and yellow one), 13 (Xerxes-one that looks like a Mallard) and 8 (Lisyla-yellow one) days old.

 

[michaelinnc84]

They are so adorable. I can't wait to have some muscovy ducklings

 

[araucanasmom]

And here's Niblet 46 days old who started this thread.

 

[araucanasmom]

I just went to G & B Poultry's website and they posted this:
Ducks
"As of 03/04/12 we have discontinued breeding Muscovy ducks due to age and our stock have been retired where they will live off the rest of their lives as pets. Thank you to Chris who came all the way from Canton, OH to adopt them... we truly appreciate it! Also, thank you to all who have bought Muscovy duck hatching eggs from us in the past. We may be adding some new duck breeds later this year. We are currently on the waiting list to receive some show quality Pekin ducklings from a well known breeder. More information will be added at a later date."

 

[araucanasmom]

Does anyone think Xerxes is a Mallard? He looks so much like Niblet.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I just went to G & B Poultry's website and they posted this:
Ducks
"As of 03/04/12 we have discontinued breeding Muscovy ducks due to age and our stock have been retired where they will live off the rest of their lives as pets. Thank you to Chris who came all the way from Canton, OH to adopt them... we truly appreciate it! Also, thank you to all who have bought Muscovy duck hatching eggs from us in the past. We may be adding some new duck breeds later this year. We are currently on the waiting list to receive some show quality Pekin ducklings from a well known breeder. More information will be added at a later date."

Is this where you got your eggs? and yes he could be mallard and I think some said Rouen, but he looks tiny is he? they all are beautiful by the way.

 

[araucanasmom]

Is this where you got your eggs? and yes he could be mallard and I think some said Rouen, but he looks tiny is he? they all are beautiful by the way.

Yes, that's them. Xerxes is smaller and much lighter then Nigella and is only 1 day younger then her.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes, that's them. Xerxes is smaller and much lighter then Nigella and is only 1 day younger then her.

He's probably Mallard then, is that okay with you? I'm sure their all going to be spoiled rotten just looking at niblett in her little bed.

 

[araucanasmom]

I don't think we will be able to keep the Mallards if they get noisy. Niblet is already starting to quack, though she does not do it often. Xerxes is quiet so far, of the 3 babies Nigella is the only loudmouth! I guess I'll find out if he is pure Mallard or a mix when he gets his feathers in.

 

[Miss Lydia]

thought you might enjoy seeing this.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/639823/my-new-mallard-duckteens-pics-vid

I don't think we will be able to keep the Mallards if they get noisy. Niblet is already starting to quack, though she does not do it often. Xerxes is quiet so far, of the 3 babies Nigella is the only loudmouth! I guess I'll find out if he is pure Mallard or a mix when he gets his feathers in.